statutory action

statutory action
A remedy provided by statute which does not exist at common law or a remedy for the enforcement of a particular right more effective than that existing at common law. A private right of action predicated upon the violation of a statute. 1 Am J2d Actions § 73.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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