joinder Flashcards
1
Q
Misjoinder
A
Party inappropriately joined
Court may dismiss misjoined party at any time
demurrer or plea of misjoinder
2
Q
Nonjoinder
A
Party was not joined who should have been
3
Q
When must you generally add a party to the suit?
A
21 days of filing complaint
Court sua sponte may add if necessary
4
Q
Adding a NECESSARY PARTY
A
Interests impaired
If J destroyed, court may dismiss or continue suit
5
Q
Adding an INDISPENSIBLE party
A
Prejudice
Court must dismiss w/o prejudice
6
Q
Interpleader
A
One party holding property dealing with competing claims
Can join any party necessary to determine entitlement
7
Q
Intervention
A
Petition to intervene
requires leave of court
