Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Joinder of Parties — Person “Claiming to Be Affected” Under Court of Appeal Rules

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The test for joinder under the Court of Appeal Rules is whether the person is "claiming to be affected." The threshold is lower than "necessary party." The principle promotes access to justice. The intervener must show a legal interest. The court has discretion to grant…

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