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statement of claim
statement of claim n (Law) law (in England) the first pleading made by the claimant in a civil court action showing the facts upon which he or she relies in support of the claim and the relief asked for EncyclopediaSeeclaimstatement of claim Related to statement of claim: Cause of actionstatement of claim 1 in England, the first pleading made by the claimant in a civil court action showing the facts upon which he or she relies in support of the claim and the relief asked for. 2 in Scotland, part of the initiating pleading in a summary cause and a small claim. |