What type of proceedings can be classified as "ex relatione"?

The term "ex relatione" refers to a specific type of legal action that is brought by an attorney, usually the attorney general, in the interest of the state or public. This legal action is grounded in the idea that the attorney initiates the proceeding based on information presented by a relator or an informant, rather than on behalf of a private party with a direct stake in the matter.

When a case is classified as ex relatione, it often means that the attorney general is acting to protect public interest, enforce laws, or address matters that concern the state's welfare. This demonstrates the role of government in litigating issues that have broader implications beyond just individual grievances.

Proceedings that are strictly presented in isolation, without parties, or solely focused on the victim's rights, do not fit within the definition of ex relatione actions. These proceedings do not encapsulate the broader public interest element that is central to ex relatione actions, highlighting why the classification aligns specifically with those instituted by the attorney general in the name of the state.