remedy over

A remedy that arises from a right of indemnification or subrogation. • For example, if a city is liable for injuries caused by a defect in a street, the city has a “remedy over” against the person whose act or negligence caused the defect. [Cases: Injunction 1. C.J.S. Injunctions §§ 2–4, 12, 14, 22, 24, […]