Court
Sue for
Sue for verb - To make a request for.
Both terms in one sentence
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If somebody else attempts to use it commercially without the owner's permission (often with an exchange of money involved for such permission), the owner can take them to court and sue for damages.
Source: Disney Owns This Trope -
Early in the series after Ramsey's accident with her staff Peter gets a court order keeping her away from Ramsey and threatens to sue for full custody.
Source: Comicbook / Manhunter -
When Thelma Harper takes her daughter-in-law in Naomi to court to sue for damages to her living room rug, her sister Fran takes the opportunity to "throw herself on the mercy of the court" and tearfully confesses to removing the forbidden tag two years ago.
Source: Mattress Tag Gag
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