nonjoinder

Definition of "nonjoinder"
  1. Refers to the omission of including a necessary party in a legal proceeding
How to use "nonjoinder" in a sentence
  1. Because of a nonjoinder, the lawsuit was dismissed due to missing a crucial party.
  2. The defense attorney argued that there was a nonjoinder, which would invalidate the proceedings.
  3. The risk of nonjoinder needs to be managed during the early stages of a lawsuit.
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