Implead
/ɪmˈpliːd/
Definitions
- (v.) To bring a third party into a lawsuit, usually because that party may be liable for all or part of the plaintiff's claim against the original defendant.
The defendant sought to implead a third party who might share liability for the damages.
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- impleads
- impleaded
- impleading
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Commentary
Impleading is a procedural device often used to distribute liability and avoid multiple suits; clarity in pleadings about the grounds for impleading is important to avoid dismissal.
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