Joinder

Question 1

Joinder of parties - compulsory

Answer 1

19(a) - Required party if no complete relief or inconsistent obligations (order joinder unless indispensable);
19(b) - Indispensable if cannot be joined AND cannot proceed fairly without them (must dismiss).

1. Compulsory joinder, first look to whether party is necessary;
2. Necessary if no complete relief without party or
3. Danger that absentee party will be harmed;
4. Inconsistent judgement, or double liability
5. If necessary, second look to whether indispensable – joinder will destroy diversity;
6. If indispensable, court may dismiss or proceed without them, factors:
7. Alternative forum, likelihood of prejudice, chance of inconsistent judgement.

Question 2

Counterclaims

Answer 2

1. D asserts claim against P
2. Compulsory when arising out of the same conduct, transaction, or occurrence;
3. Must be plead or are lost.