Order I Rule 7: When plaintiff in doubt from whom redress is to be sought
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order I · in_force
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Where the plaintiff is in doubt as to the person from whom he is entitled to obtain redress, he may join two or more defendants in order that the question as to which of the defendants is liable, and to what extent, may be determined as between all parties.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order I Rule 6: Joinder of parties liable on same contractOrder I Rule 8: One person may sue or defend on behalf of all in same interestOrder I Rule 5: Defendant need not be interested in all the relief claimedOrder I Rule 9: Misjoinder and nonjoinderOrder I Rule 4: Court may give judgement for or against one or more of joint partiesOrder II Rule 1: Frame of suit
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