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{{g}}A [[thing in action]] — in kinder days known as a [[chose in action]] — is an intangible right that only the law can see — that you wouldn’t think existed at all but for the fact you can sue on it — and is to be contrasted with to something even a ''non''-lawyer can stub {{sex|her}} toe on. | {{g}}A [[thing in action]] — in kinder days known as a [[chose in action]] — is an intangible right that only the law can see — that you wouldn’t think existed at all but for the fact you can sue on it — and is to be contrasted with to something even a ''non''-lawyer can stub {{sex|her}} toe on. | ||
*''Things you can stub your toe on'': pavements, rocks, watches you stumble upon by the sea when taking an after-dinner stroll. | *'''Things you can stub your toe on''': pavements, rocks, watches you stumble upon by the sea when taking an after-dinner stroll. | ||
*''Things in action'': [[Guarantees]]; [[indemnities]]; claims for compensation for wrongdoing which would be entertained by a well-directed member of the judiciary. You know: things which you can’t stub your toe on, but which can nonetheless trip you up. | *'''Things in action''': [[Guarantees]]; [[indemnities]]; claims for compensation for wrongdoing which would be entertained by a well-directed member of the judiciary. You know: things which you ''can’t'' stub your toe on, but which can nonetheless trip you up. | ||
[[thing in action|Things in action]] count as [[property]] for the purposes of the [[Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994]], and expressions like [[full title guarantee]]. | [[thing in action|Things in action]] count as [[property]] for the purposes of the [[Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994]], and expressions like [[full title guarantee]]. | ||