Third-Party Standing
/ˈθɜrdˌpɑrti ˈstændɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal doctrine allowing a person to bring a lawsuit on behalf of another if the person has a close relationship with the party and the party is hindered from asserting their own rights.
The court denied the plaintiff third-party standing because she lacked a sufficiently close relationship with the original party.
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Commentary
Third-party standing is narrowly construed to avoid circumventing the rule that only those directly affected may sue; ensure the close relationship and obstacle elements are clearly established.
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