Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Joinder of Parties — Tacit Consent Where Party Does Not Object to Joinder

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Failure to object to joinder constitutes tacit consent. The principle applies to civil procedure. A party cannot later challenge joinder after acquiescing. The rule prevents procedural ambush. The party joined must object promptly. The principle is well-established.

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