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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Placement of part of the sentence

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Is underlined part of this sentence in correct place?

In plaintiff’s opinion, the court, when examining the debtor’s obligations, in its judgment has exceeded the limits of the claim.

Meaning: the court (in its judgement) has exceeded the limits of the claim. Is underlined part in correct place?

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That's the meaning, but I think it would be better to say this. In plaintiff’s opinion, the court in its judgment has exceeded the limits of the claim when examining the debtor’s obligations. I would also use the Simple Past 'exceeded', not 'has exceeded'.

— Clive

  • That's the meaning, but I think it would be better to say this.
  • In plaintiff’s opinion, the court in its judgment has exceeded the limits of the claim when examining the debtor’s obligations.
  • I would also use the Simple Past 'exceeded', not 'has exceeded'.
  • Why do you say ' the court', ' the debtor', but not ' the plaintiff'?
  • I am not a lawyer.
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That's the meaning, but I think it would be better to say this.
In plaintiff’s opinion, the court in its judgment has exceeded the limits of the claim when examining the debtor’s obligations.

I would also use the Simple Past 'exceeded', not 'has exceeded'.

Why do you say 'the court', 'the debtor', but not 'the plaintiff'?

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