What is a joinder?

A joinder is a legal term used in civil court proceedings in Pennsylvania. It is a way for a party to be included in a lawsuit as either a plaintiff or a defendant, even if they weren’t named when the lawsuit was filed. Joinders can occur when a plaintiff wants to add a new party that was not included in the initial filing, or when a defendant brings in a third-party who is not a part of the actual lawsuit, but has some responsibility to the issue at hand. Joinders can also be used when two or more parties have the same interests in a case and wish to join together. In Pennsylvania, joinders are ruled by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, which dictates all of the procedures and relevant documents that must be completed before a joinder is successful. Generally, joinders must be filed with the court, and can be denied or accepted by the court depending on if it complies with the rules. Whether or not the joinder is accepted is typically based on the court’s interpretation of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and its relevance to the case.

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