misjoinder

Definition of "misjoinder"
  1. A mistake in a lawsuit where parties or legal claims are incorrectly grouped together
How to use "misjoinder" in a sentence
  1. A misjoinder occurred when the bank was wrongly grouped with other defendants in the mortgage fraud case.
  2. The attorney successfully argued for a misjoinder, stating the plaintiff's claims were unrelated.
  3. A misjoinder of claims was cited when the same company was sued for two diverse environmental issues.

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