Party in interest

Definition
1  : a person whose rights are or will be affected by an action taken esp. by a government or judicial body
esp
: a person whose pecuniary interests are affected by a bankruptcy proceeding
2  : See also real party in interest



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estoppel

a bar to the use of contradictory words or acts in asserting a claim or right against another


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