The float materializes because claims are often brought long after the alleged wrongdoing takes place and because their payment may be still further delayed by lengthy litigation.

能够实现浮存是因为索赔经常是在声称的过失发生后很久，而且还因为赔付往往被长时间的诉讼过程所拖延。

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After lengthy litigation the court in 2004 came up with a Solomonic solution: The warring owners would engage in a bidding contest financed by outside investors.

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In a statement released by its embassy in London, the US said it was "pleased" the men were being extradited after "a lengthy process of litigation".

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