court action
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Mark is one of a rising number of people who have faced court action over unpaid debts.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Families described how they had to instruct solicitors, threaten court action and, as in Jacqueline's case, hire debt collectors to recoup money owed to them.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“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
He said the party would continue to support Salmond's widow Moira in court action against the Scottish government.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
"You'll be all right now, my dear," said Mollie, when the court action was over.
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