Party

Introduction to Party

Party (law), a person or group involved in a legal proceeding as a litigant.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Party in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Party

Citation Notes

“Ex parte”‘ indicates that the party to an action is acting in the absence of the other party. For example, Ex parte Trevor indicates that Trevor brought the action. Extended case names such as Ex parte Trevor; Re Clifford can occur where, for example, Trevor brings an action concerning the rights of Herson (a third party) under Clifford’s will.