RIGHT OF ACTION
right of action. 1. The right to bring a specific case to court. [Cases: Action 1, 2. C.J.S.
Actions §§ 2–9, 11, 17, 21, 26, 31–33, 36.] 2. A right that can be enforced by legal action; a chose
in action. Cf. CAUSE OF ACTION. [Cases: Action 1, 2; Property 5.5. C.J.S. Actions §§ 2–9,
11, 17, 21, 26, 31–33, 36; Property§ 22; Trading Stamps and Coupons§ 2.] [Blacks Law 8th]