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Rule 52 - Parties
Rule 52.06 - Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

Mo. R. Civ. P. 52.06

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Rule 52.06 - Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

Misjoinder of parties is not ground for dismissal of an action. Parties may be dropped or added by order of the court on motion of any party or of its own initiative at any stage of the action and on such terms as are just. Any claim against a party may be severed and proceeded with separately.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 52.06

Adopted April 21, 1972, eff. 12/1/1972.

Committee Note-1974

This is the same as prior Rule 52.06(a).

Compare: Rule 21 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.