standing to sue

standing to sue
Broadly, capacity to maintain an action as plaintiff. 39 Am J1st Parties § 12. In the usual legal sense, the capacity to sue where more than one's own interest is involved, as in a taxpayer's action or in a derivative action. 19 Am J2d Corp § 559.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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