Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Joinder of Parties – Non-Joinder of Necessary Party – When Not Fatal to Action

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Non-joinder of necessary parties doesn't render properly constituted actions nullities. A properly constituted action requires: (1) plaintiff with legal capacity; (2) defendant with capacity to defend; (3) claim with cause of action against defendants; (4) all pre-conditions satisfied. When these exist: action is valid, non-joinder…

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