Codefendant
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001035
A person or entity joined with another in defending against a legal action. This individual or party is named in the same lawsuit as another defendant, sharing a common interest or alleged liability. Codefendants may present a unified defense or pursue separate strategies depending on the nature of the claims.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001035 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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