Supporting Parties
/ˈsʌpɔːrtɪŋ ˈpɑːrtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Parties that assist or endorse a main litigant or claimant in legal proceedings without being principal parties to the case.
The supporting parties submitted affidavits to corroborate the plaintiff’s claims.
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- supporting party
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Commentary
Supporting parties typically do not have independent claims but provide procedural or evidentiary support within litigation.
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