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in this case

0u know, "in this case" usually means "in this circumstance". 02br
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00e.g. His arm was broken. In this case, he asked for a day's leave. 02br
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00But in legal papers, there are often the occasions where i intend to mean "in this lawsuit/action/litigation" by "in this case". 02br
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00e.g. In this case, the plaintiff claimed damages in the amount of 1 million against the defendant.02br
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00Would "in this case" in this sentence be misunderstood easily? I'm very much concerned about this. so please what are ur comments. 02br
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00thanks a lot. 0-
  

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12blockquote 10In this sentence, 01i 00case02i 00 is wide open to ambiguity between the two meanings, though they lead to the same result, I think. 0-

— Mister Micawber

  • 12blockquote 10In this sentence, 01i 00case02i 00 is wide open to ambiguity between the two meanings, though they lead to the same result, I think.
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00 In this case, the plaintiff claimed damages in the amount of 1 million against the defendant.12blockquote
10In this sentence, 01i00case02i00 is wide open to ambiguity between the two meanings, though they lead to the same result, I think. That is why we would more likely read 01i00In this 01b00court0
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