Joinder

Question 1

What are the rules to remember for Joinder?

Answer 1

13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23 and 24

Question 2

What are the two types of joinder?

Answer 2

Claim joinder and party joinder

Question 3

What is the FRCP rule for claim joinder?

Answer 3

18(a)

Question 4

What is the FRCP rule for joinder of parties?

Answer 4

20(a)

Question 5

What is the FRCP Rule for Required Joinder of Parties (necessary parties)

Answer 5

19

Question 6

What is the FRCP rule for Third Party Practice?

Answer 6

14

Question 7

What FRCP rule sets out guidelines for cross claims and counterclaims?

Answer 7

13 and 13(g)

Question 8

What is the FRCP Rule for Class Actions and what 4 elements does it require?

Answer 8

Rule 23(a) and Numerosity, Commonality, Typicality and Adequacy of Representation.

Question 9

What is the point of third party practice?

Answer 9

Allows a defendant to say that a nonparty is actually liable (often for contribution) if the defendant is found liable.

Question 10

What are the two types of counterclaims?

Answer 10

Compulsory (you MUST bring the claim) and Permissive, Per Rule 13.

Question 11

Who can make a cross claim?

Answer 11

Either the original plaintiffs or defendants, if that cross claims arises from the same transaction or occurrence as the original claims. Per Rule 13(g).