Aggrieved Party
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Aggrieved Party
This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
An individual who is entitled to commence a lawsuit against another because his or her legal rights have been violated.
A person whose financial interest is directly affected by a decree, judgment, or statute is also considered an aggrieved party entitled to bring an action challenging the legality of the decree, judgment, or statute.
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