Joinder

Question 1

General rule for parties

Answer 1

Same T/O + Common Q

Question 2

Necessary Parties

Answer 2

Same T/O + Common Q

Can’t afford complete relief + their interest adversely affected + risk multiple suits

• -Order joinder if feasible
• -If not, dismiss (indispensable party) or proceed
• -factors: actual harm, prejudice, ability to shape relief

Question 3

Counterclaim

Answer 3

Same T/O = compulsory

Other = permissive

Question 4

Crossclaim

Answer 4

Must be same T/O, but never compulsory

Question 5

Impleader

Answer 5

∆ brings TP who may be liable to ∆ (indem/cont) for his liability to π (right w/in 14 days of response)

Question 6

Intervention

Answer 6

TP wants to join suit - must be timely
Right if interest adversely affected
Permissive if common Q

Question 7

Interpleader

Answer 7

π has prop possession and sues all the claimants

Rule 22 Jx: normal
Fed Interpleader Statute: $500 + any 2 claimants diverse