Lawsuit: Allegedly

Like we've discussed before, in a lawsuit anyone can allege anything. So it's extra-important to note things are alleged.

The district didn't fail to adequately educate James Dowdell. They allegedly failed to adequately educate Dowdell. We won't know whether that's true or not until the trial takes place and evidence is presented.

Also, what is being alleged is what, specifically, is being said; not that something is being said.

What I mean is, it's not that the Dowdells allegedly said their child received an insufficient education; that is what they said. What is being alleged is the substance of the claim, so better placement of allegedly would be, the Dowdells said their child allegedly received an insufficient education.

Let's be sure to liberally use the word alleged since what is being alleged has yet to be proven in court and can be considered libelous given the claims of ill-repute being made.

In any instance where one side is making claims about the conduct of the other side that are disparaging or indicate criminal action, please use alleged.