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

Ryanair originally did not engage with the court action but the airline has now appealed against the decision, stating that Rosie failed to complain upon arrival in Copenhagen, something she disputes.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Three months after Usman, 30, had finished working for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, his family received a letter threatening him with court action.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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

"The only court action you can demand is a receivership for the company, and not until my money-bag is empty at that," Lee rejoined, coolly.

From The Iron Furrow by Botkin, Henry A.