A cause of action in a civil suit consists of the material facts that:

Correct answer: B. Give the claimant a right to seek judicial relief

  • A. Prove that the defendant has a criminal record
  • B. Give the claimant a right to seek judicial relief
  • 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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