A cause of action in a civil suit consists of the material facts that:
Correct answer: A. Give the claimant a right to seek judicial relief
- A. Give the claimant a right to seek judicial relief
- B. Prove that the defendant has a criminal record
- C. Show that the judge prefers one party
- D. Determine the court's annual budget
Explanation
A cause of action is the bundle of essential facts that gives rise to an enforceable right and a corresponding remedy. It is different from the evidence used later to prove those facts.
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