necessary party

A party who, being closely connected to a lawsuit, should be included in the case if feasible, but whose absence will not require dismissal of the proceedings. See compulsory joinder under JOINDER. Cf. indispensable party. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 202; Parties 18, 29. C.J.S. Parties §§ 3–5, 48–49.]

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