What is a joinder?

A joinder is a legal term used in civil procedure in Kansas. It is a way for multiple parties to join a lawsuit. In other words, a joinder is when someone else is added to a lawsuit even if they weren’t originally named as a party to the suit. Joinder can be voluntary or involuntary, and it can be done either by the plaintiff or the defendant. When a plaintiff wants to add someone to a suit, they can do so with a voluntary joinder. This is when they voluntarily name the person they want to add to the suit. Involuntary joinder is when a defendant wants someone else involved to help pay for any possible damages. In addition to voluntary and involuntary joinder, there is party joinder and claim joinder. With party joinder, a plaintiff or defendant adds a new party, or, in other words, a person who was not originally named as a party to the lawsuit. Claim joinder is when the plaintiff or the defendant adds a new claim to the suit. Joinder is important in Kansas as it allows multiple parties to be involved in a lawsuit. By doing so, any disputes or awards of damages can be divided among the parties according to their level of involvement in the suit. This ensures that everyone affected by the dispute is represented fairly.

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