court action

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“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

He said the party would continue to support Salmond's widow Moira in court action against the Scottish government.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

There was a mortgage and there were three notes of hand and the transcript of a judgment that I got in a court action a little while ago.

From The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out by Davenport, Spencer