abandoned claim
[ə-ˈban-dənd ˈklām]
nounpl: abandoned claims
reivindicação abandonada
1. A legal claim, right, or demand that has been voluntarily relinquished, surrendered, or left unclaimed by the claimant
The plaintiff's abandoned claim meant the defendant was no longer liable for the damages.
A reivindicação abandonada pelo autor significava que o réu não era mais responsável pelos danos.
2. In mining or property law, a claim to mineral rights or land that the holder has ceased to maintain or enforce
The mining company forfeited its abandoned claim after failing to meet production requirements for two consecutive years.
A empresa de mineração perdeu sua reivindicação abandonada após não cumprir os requisitos de produção por dois anos consecutivos.
3. A legal proceeding or lawsuit that has been terminated or dismissed because the plaintiff withdrew their case
After settling out of court, the attorney filed a notice of abandoned claim with the court.
Após chegar a um acordo fora dos tribunais, o advogado apresentou uma notificação de reivindicação abandonada ao tribunal.
This term is primarily used in legal and judicial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, abandoned claims are often addressed through formal legal proceedings and must be properly documented with the courts. In US law, the concept is common in mining law (particularly in states like California and Colorado) and in civil litigation. The process of abandoning a claim typically requires formal notice to the court and may have tax or financial implications for the claimant.
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