identity of interests

identity of interests. Civil procedure. A relationship between two parties who are so close that suing one serves as notice to the other, so that the other may be joined in the suit. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(c)(3). [Cases: Limitation of Actions 127. C.J.S. Limitations of Actions § 235.]

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