21.01
In forceJoinder of parties
Chapter 2Proceedings in the original jurisdiction of the Court
Part 21Parties
21.01 Joinder of parties
Two or more persons may be joined as plaintiffs or as defendants in any proceeding:
(a)
where the Court or a Justice, before or after the joinder, gives leave to do so; or
(b)
where
(i)
if separate proceedings were brought by or against each of them, some common question of law or fact would arise in all of the proceedings; or
(ii)
all rights to relief in the proceeding (whether joint, several or alternative) are in respect of or arise out of the same transaction or series of transactions.
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