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Rule CRLJ 21 - Misjoinder And Nonjoinder Of Parties

Wash. R. Ct. Lim. Juri. CRLJ 21

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Rule CRLJ 21 - 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.

Wash. R. Ct. Lim. Juri. CRLJ 21

Adopted effective 9/1/1984; Amended effective 9/1/1989.