third-party claim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A derivative lawsuit brought by a defendant in an original lawsuit, claiming that another new party being brought in is responsible for or should share in the plaintiff's damages against the defendant.

Word forms

third-party claim third-party claims
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