🔤 Adversary Proceeding ✨

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adversary proceeding

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DEFINITION

legal action involving opposing parties, court proceeding with contesting sides, litigation between parties

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

The creditor filed an adversary proceeding to challenge the debtor's attempt to discharge the loan in bankruptcy. An adversary proceeding allows both sides to present evidence and argue their positions before a judge. The lawyer explained that an adversary proceeding differs from ordinary bankruptcy filings because it involves a formal lawsuit. During the adversary proceeding, the court examined documents submitted by both the plaintiff and the defendant. The judge scheduled the adversary proceeding for next month to resolve the dispute over property ownership.

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litigation lawsuit contested hearing legal dispute court action

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settlement agreement mediation arbitration compromise