Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A wrongful eviction action is when someone who used to live in a house or apartment sues the person who made them leave. They say that the eviction was not legal.
A wrongful-eviction action is a type of lawsuit that a former tenant or possessor of real property can bring against someone who has illegally removed them from the property. The lawsuit alleges that the eviction was illegal and seeks compensation for damages caused by the eviction.
These examples illustrate how a wrongful-eviction action can be brought against someone who has illegally removed someone else from their property without following the proper legal procedures.