Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Third party beneficiary

A person who, though not a party to a contract, stands to benefit from the contract's performance. Or example, if ann and bob agree to a contract under which bob will render some performance to chris, then chris is a third party beneficiary.

third party

n. One who is not a party to a lawsuit, agreement, or other transaction but who is somehow involved in the transaction; someone other than the principal parties. -Also termed outside party. - third-party, adj. See PARTY.

third party action.

An action distinct from the main claim, whereby the defendant brings in an entity that is not directly involved in the lawsuit but that may be liable to the defendant for all or part of the plaintiff's claim. 0 A common example is an action for indemnity or contribution.tions require a showing of "actual physical control" of a vehicle by a person eharged ,vifli driving while intoxicated. actual possession. See

third party complaint

A complaint filed by the defendant against a third party, alleging that the third party may be liable for some or all of the damages that the plaintiff is trying to recover from the defendant.

third party standing

Standing held by someone claiming to protect the rights of others.

third party.

See THIRD PARTY.