Commencement of action refers to the initiation of a legal proceeding or lawsuit by filing the necessary documents with the court. It marks the official start of the litigation process, whereby the plaintiff formally notifies the defendant of their legal claim. The commencement of action typically involves filing a complaint or petition with the court, which outlines the plaintiff’s allegations and requests relief. Once the action is commenced, the defendant is served with the legal documents and has the opportunity to respond to the allegations within a specified timeframe.
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