Permissive Joinder
/pɚˈmɪsɪv ˈdʒɔɪndɚ/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural rule allowing multiple parties to join in one lawsuit when their claims arise from the same transaction or occurrence and share common legal or factual issues.
The court permitted permissive joinder to consolidate the claims of several plaintiffs against the defendant.
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Commentary
Permissive joinder contrasts with compulsory joinder by being discretionary; it helps judicial economy but requires commonality of issues.
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