legal proceeding

legal proceeding
In the broad sense, any action or special proceeding in court. In a narrower sense, an action or special proceeding at law rather than in equity. As used in the Bankruptcy Act nullifying liens obtained by legal proceedings within four months prior to the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, the term contemplates proceedings against the insolvent debtor, and not voluntary proceedings by him. 9 Am J2d Bankr § 1025.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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