Indirect Lawsuit
/ɪnˈdɪrɛkt ˈlɔˌsu:t/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit where the claim or cause of action is pursued through a secondary or derivative legal theory rather than directly addressing the primary issue.
The plaintiff filed an indirect lawsuit to challenge the corporate decision through its subsidiary's actions.
Forms
- indirect lawsuit
- indirect lawsuits
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Commentary
Indirect lawsuits often arise when the plaintiff cannot directly sue the primary party but asserts claims based on related legal or factual grounds.
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