court action

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He said the SNP's ruling body, the national executive committee, has backed court action to "recover the money that has been stolen from us".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bruel, 67, has in recent weeks been the subject of a wave of accusations – some of which are now being examined by prosecutors with a view to possible court action.

From BBC • May 19, 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

Coupled with its own legal fees, the government has spent at least £766,498 on the court action.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

With persistent or recalcitrant deserters as a group, court action has very often to be invoked.

From Broken Homes A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment by Colcord, Joanna C.