A liability account that reports the amount payable as of the balance sheet date. For the account to show a balance, a loss/obligation must be probable and the amount can be estimated. If the lawsuit is remote or only possible, it will not be shown as a liability. If the lawsuit is possible but not probable, it should be disclosed in the notes.
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