mancanza di causa

English translation: lack of cause of action

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Italian term or phrase:mancanza di causa
English translation:lack of cause of action
Entered by: angibi

14:55 Feb 15, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
Italian term or phrase: mancanza di causa
nullità per mancanza di causa
angibi
Italy
Local time: 09:59
lack of cause of action
Explanation:
It means that the party has no grounds to act at law (and the motion/petition/etc. is consequently dismissed).
HTH,
Michael

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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-02-16 09:11:24 GMT)
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Yes, although the explanation is slightly different as applies to contracts. See the "requirement of cause" applied to contracts in civil law jurisdictions (AFAIK does not exist in common law). Translate "void for lack of cause". HTH,
Michael
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Michael Pawlik
Local time: 09:59
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lack of cause of action


Explanation:
It means that the party has no grounds to act at law (and the motion/petition/etc. is consequently dismissed).
HTH,
Michael

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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-02-16 09:11:24 GMT)
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Yes, although the explanation is slightly different as applies to contracts. See the "requirement of cause" applied to contracts in civil law jurisdictions (AFAIK does not exist in common law). Translate "void for lack of cause". HTH,
Michael

Michael Pawlik
Local time: 09:59
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Asker: non sono sicurissima di essermi spiegata bene: il contratto è nullo perché i contraenti non avevano una vera ragione per contrarre, ma volevano solo ottenere un risparmio fiscale. La traduzione serebbe la stessa??


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