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Filing lawsuits across multiple legal venues or breaking up related causes of action into separate proceedings, which is generally restricted or forbidden.
The principle of legal finality requires that all causes of action arising from the same incident be combined into a single lawsuit. If a landlord seeks both eviction and property damages, they cannot file one suit for eviction and a second for financial compensation—they must combine both. Splitting claims undermines the finality of proceedings and can cause a court to dismiss the action.
There are rare exceptions where separate lawsuits are permitted, such as seeking an urgent temporary order for emergency repairs first and suing for full financial damages later. However, if all legal causes exist at the same time, everything must be included in one lawsuit. Violating this rule risks having the claim dismissed and losing the right to sue over the matter permanently.
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Related terms
Eviction Claim
A legal proceeding in which a landlord asks the court to order a tenant out of the property due to a lease breach or the end of the tenancy term.
Fundamental Breach
A severe breach of the lease agreement that entitles the harmed party to terminate the contract and seek damages, such as repeated non-payment of rent or intentional property damage.
The information in this glossary is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In the event of a dispute or a specific legal question, consult an attorney specializing in tenancy law.