Necessary Party
/ˈnesəˌsɛri ˈpɑrti/
Definitions
- (n.) A party whose involvement in a lawsuit is required for a court to render a complete and effective judgment.
The court dismissed the case because the necessary party was not joined.
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- necessary parties
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Commentary
Necessary parties must be joined to ensure the court can determine the entire controversy; failure to join them can result in dismissal or incomplete relief.
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