court action

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Davies, 44, said some letters from the council had arrived late because of delayed deliveries and she ended up facing threats of court action and bailiffs.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

This process allows freeholders to start court action to seize someone's property if they have a service charge debt of more than £350.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Last year, he also settled in his court action against Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloid publisher, which agreed to pay him "substantial damages" for privacy breaches, including phone hacking.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

"You'll be all right now, my dear," said Mollie, when the court action was over.

From The Outdoor Girls in a Motor Car The Haunted Mansion of Shadow Valley by Hope, Laura Lee