Proposed Plaintiff
/ˈproʊpəzd ˈpleɪntɪf/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity proposed to be added as a plaintiff in a legal action, subject to court approval.
The court will hold a hearing to determine whether the proposed plaintiff meets the criteria for intervention.
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- proposed plaintiff
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Commentary
The term is often used in procedural contexts where a party seeks to join an ongoing lawsuit as a plaintiff, emphasizing that court approval is typically required before formal substitution or addition.
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