sue

• Rechtlich gegen jemanden vorgehen und Klage bei Gericht gegen ihn erheben, um einen Anspruch oder Schadenersatz durchzusetzen. Auch allgemeiner: jemanden gerichtlich verfolgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking legal action against someone in a court of law.

1. Institute legal proceedingsB2formallegal

   To take legal action against someone in a court of law, typically to seek compensation or enforce a right.

   Verklagen

   • She decided to sue the company for breach of contract.
   • He threatened to sue his neighbor over the property dispute.
   • The customer sued the manufacturer for selling a defective product.

   Synonymelitigateprosecute