Legal Definitions - nominate action

A nominate action is a legal term that refers to the process of doing something or behavior. It can also mean a thing done or a civil or criminal judicial proceeding. An action is a judicial proceeding that, if conducted to a determination, will result in a judgment or decree.

Examples of nominate actions include:

• An action at law, which is a civil or criminal judicial proceeding.
• An action in equity, which seeks equitable relief such as an injunction or specific performance.
• An action for the recovery of land, which is also known as ejectment.
• An action for money had and received, which is a common law action to recover money paid to the defendant.

These examples illustrate how nominate actions are legal proceedings that seek to enforce or protect a right, redress or prevent a wrong, or punish a public offense. They are conducted in a court of justice and can result in a judgment or decree.