NECESSARY PARTY
\nˈɛsəsəɹi pˈɑːti], \nˈɛsəsəɹi pˈɑːti], \n_ˈɛ_s_ə_s_ə_ɹ_i p_ˈɑː_t_i]\
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Entity deemed essential to be included in a litigation before a court qualifies it because of close association with a matter. However, if excluded, the case will not be dismissed nor will it unduly influence the court's decision. Also refer to indispensable party and interested party.
By Henry Campbell Black
