institute legal proceedings
Example Sentences
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“If you fail to perform or otherwise comply, Landlord declares the forfeiture of your Rental/Lease agreement and will institute legal proceedings to obtain possession,” it read.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2023
At the present moment he owes us $240 for purchases made approximately six months ago, to recover which amount we have instructed our attorneys to institute legal proceedings.
From How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence by Crowther, Mary Owens
Not only were the abbesses sued, but they themselves did not hesitate to institute legal proceedings in defence of what they believed were their rights.
From Women of England by James, Bartlett Burleigh
She begged Mr. Temple to institute legal proceedings, and have the matter thoroughly sifted.
From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Lee, Minnie Mary
Driven almost to desperation, Mr. John Paris at length resolved to institute legal proceedings for redress.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
