- local cause of action
- An action which could have arisen in only one place. 56 Am J1st Ven § 3.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
local cause of action
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local action — At common law, an action which can be brought only where the cause of action arose, since the cause is one that in its nature can arise in one place only. 56 Am J1st Ven § 3. The antithesis of a transitory action. In most jurisdictions, the venue … Ballentine's law dictionary
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