Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Joinder of Parties – Approach of Court Hearing Application

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

Joinder applications are procedural, not substantive hearings. Judges should: (1) Apply joinder principles—whether the applicant's interest is connected to the main action, whether joinder promotes efficiency, whether it would prejudice existing parties; (2) Determine if a prima facie case exists—whether applicant shows sufficient connection to…

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