impleader

Definition of "impleader"
  1. A process where a third party is drawn into a lawsuit, typically by the defendant claiming that this third party holds the liability to the plaintiff
How to use "impleader" in a sentence
  1. The company used impleader to involve their insurance provider in the lawsuit.
  2. The defendant filed for impleader, arguing that the actual liability was on a subcontractor.
  3. To share the financial burden of a potential judgment, the defendant sought impleader of his business partner.

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