There will often be multiple potential plaintiffs, defendants, or causes of actions arising from any given controversy. Joinder allows the courts to adjudicate all of these claims at once, in order to promote efficiency. However, not all claims or parties can be joined.

Rule 18
Rule 20
Kedra v. City of Philadelphia
Insolia v. Phillip Morris, Inc.

 
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