Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Joinder of Parties — Co-Plaintiffs — Libel Action Arising from Same Publication

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Co-plaintiffs may be joined in a libel action arising from the same publication. The principle applies to tort law. Common questions of law or fact justify joinder. The rule promotes judicial efficiency. The court has discretion to order joinder. The principle is well-established.

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