Third-Party Claim
/ˈθɜrd ˌpɑrti kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A claim asserted by a defendant against a person or entity not originally party to the lawsuit, seeking indemnity or contribution.
The defendant filed a third-party claim to shift liability to the subcontractor involved in the accident.
Forms
- third-party claims
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Commentary
Third-party claims are procedural mechanisms allowing defendants to bring in additional parties potentially liable, often governed by procedural rules such as impleader.
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