### Question
How does the law define third party?


### Answer
Under *51 U.S.C. § 20138*, **third party** is defined as:

> any person who may institute a claim against a user for death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 20138*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-General Program and Policy Provisions > CHAPTER 201-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

