active claim
[/ˈæktɪv kleɪm/]
nounpl: active claims
reclamação ativa
1. A legal or financial claim that is currently being pursued or enforced by a claimant, rather than being dormant or abandoned
The company has several active claims against its former suppliers for breach of contract.
A empresa tem várias reclamações ativas contra seus antigos fornecedores por violação de contrato.
2. In bankruptcy law, a claim filed by a creditor that is being actively pursued in court proceedings
The bankruptcy trustee reviewed all active claims filed during the insolvency period.
O síndico da falência analisou todas as reclamações ativas apresentadas durante o período de insolvência.
3. In insurance, a claim that has been submitted and is under active investigation or processing
The insurance company has 30 days to process all active claims.
A seguradora tem 30 dias para processar todas as reclamações ativas.
This term is primarily used in legal, financial, and insurance sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly used in commercial law and bankruptcy proceedings. The distinction between active and inactive claims is important in determining a creditor's rights and the timeline for legal action.
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