Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Third Party Procedure – Object Is to Prevent Multiplicity of Actions

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Third party procedure allows a defendant to bring in a party who may be liable to indemnify him. The principle promotes judicial efficiency. The same issues are decided in one proceeding. The rule prevents inconsistent judgments. The court has discretion to allow third party proceedings.

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