Third Party Defendant
/ˈθɜrd ˈpɑrti dɪˈfɛndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A party brought into a lawsuit by a defendant who alleges that this third party is liable for all or part of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant.
The defendant filed a claim against the third party defendant to shift liability.
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- third party defendants
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Commentary
Used primarily in civil procedure to denote a party joined by a defendant to transfer liability; precise drafting can clarify the basis of such claims.
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