proper party
- An individual or organization with a stake in a lawsuit's issue, who can voluntarily join the suit or be brought in by an existing party
- Due to their shared interest in the disputed land, Rachel was a proper party in Mark's lawsuit against the city.
- As the tenant of the disputed apartment, Jane could become a proper party in the lawsuit between the landlord and the city.
- Since the hospital might be affected by the health regulation suit, it was considered a proper party.
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