Impleader
/ɪmˈpliːdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural device allowing a defendant to bring a third party into a lawsuit who may be liable for all or part of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant.
The defendant filed an impleader to bring the subcontractor into the lawsuit.
Forms
- implead
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Commentary
Impleader is typically used in civil procedure to manage related claims and avoid multiple lawsuits by consolidating liability issues involving third parties.
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