Catharine Cellier-Smart (asker) Oct 17, 2014:

@Phil Do you mean in the link Patti provided?
I actually searched the glossary before asking the question, but didn't find that search result. So much the better if it's the wrong answer!

philgoddard Oct 17, 2014:

The wrong answer was chosen last time we had this question.

Katherine K (X) Oct 17, 2014:

@Catharine No problem - you're very welcome

Catharine Cellier-Smart (asker) Oct 17, 2014:

@Katherine K Thanks - would you like to post that as an answer?

Katherine K (X) Oct 17, 2014:

joined in the proceedings (as a third party) This is what I would use given that this is a Summons:
"that the company XXXXX should be joined in the proceedings (as a third party)

Patti Maselli Oct 17, 2014:

Maybe this will help: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/french_to_english/law_general/4097...

Chakib Roula Oct 17, 2014:

It might mean "They are liable"

Catharine Cellier-Smart (asker) Oct 17, 2014:

Not a typo "Attrait à la cause" gets lots of g-hits so I don't think it's a typo. Difficult to find a translation though!

Gregory Flanders Oct 17, 2014:

typo: attiré instead of attrait? Just a guess, but it seems likely that this is a typo, calling for a past participle "attiré" rather than attrait. Then again, I'm not sure what "attiré à une cause" would refer to, perhaps something like "their responsibility is engaged"?