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

In Hawaii, the rules for joining additional parties to a civil suit are outlined in the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule states that a party may bring onto a case additional parties (known as “joinder”) only if they are related to or have an interest in the pending case. The party that wishes to join must file a pleading (a document formally asking the court to do something) and they must show that the parties have control over the lawsuit, share a relationship to the other parties involved in the lawsuit, or have financial interests in the outcome of the lawsuit. The court has the authority to decide whether or not to allow the joinder of the parties. The court will consider several factors, such as whether the additional parties are necessary and the impact of their joinder on the case. The court may also look at the complexity of the case and the prejudice that may result from adding additional parties. If the court allows the joinder of the parties, a legal document must be filed and served to the additional parties. The other parties that are already a part of the case have the right to object the joinder of additional parties and the court will examine those objections when considering the joinder of a party. Ultimately, the court will decide whether or not to allow the joinder of additional parties based on the evidence presented and its discretion.

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