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Simple English definitions for legal terms
campipartitio
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A quick definition of campipartitio:
Term: CAMPIPARTITIO
Definition: Campipartitio, also known as champerty, is an agreement between someone who is not involved in a lawsuit and a person who is suing someone else. The person who is not involved in the lawsuit helps the person suing in exchange for a share of any money won in the lawsuit. This is not allowed in some places and is called champerty. However, in some places, it is allowed if the person helping does not pay for the lawsuit expenses and only gets paid if the person suing wins the case.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Campipartitio (kam-puh-pahr-tish-ee-oh) is a legal term that refers to an agreement between an outsider and a party involved in a lawsuit. The outsider helps the party pursue their claim in exchange for a share of any money awarded in the judgment. This practice is also known as champerty.
Example: A person who is not involved in a lawsuit offers to help one of the parties by paying for their legal fees in exchange for a portion of any money awarded in the judgment. This is an example of campipartitio or champerty.
This practice is controversial because it can lead to unethical behavior and abuse of the legal system. Some courts have strict rules against champerty, while others allow it under certain circumstances.