Rule · Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 21

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties Misjoinder of parties is not a ground for dismissing an action. On motion or on its own, the court may at any time, on just terms, add or drop a party. The court may also sever any claim against a party. [Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]

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Rule21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

Misjoinder of parties is not a ground for dismissing an action. On motion or on its own, the court may at any time, on just terms, add or drop a party. The court may also sever any claim against a party.

[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]