What are the rules for joinder of parties in a civil suit?

In Arkansas, the rules for joinder of parties in a civil suit are governed by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. Joinder of parties is the process by which multiple parties related to a civil lawsuit are joined together in order to be handled as part of one single lawsuit. This can involve adding both defendants and plaintiffs, as well as the parties’ attorneys. Joinder of parties is permitted when a civil lawsuit involves multiple parties that have similar interests in the outcome of the case or are liable for the same claim. Joinder is also allowed if the parties are involved in the same transaction (i.e. was a witness to an event). Joinder of parties is not allowed if it would be highly inconvenient or prejudicial to the parties involved. Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 19, a court must allow the joinder of parties if the claim of one party against another or the common question of law or fact shared by all parties can be resolved in the same lawsuit. Ultimately, joinder in civil lawsuits in Arkansas is at the court’s discretion. If the court finds that the joinder would be inappropriate, then the parties must be split and proceed with separate suits.

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