Getting Everyone Involved: When can a Lawsuit be Dismissed for Failure to Join an Indispensable Party?
Lawyer Tom sat at his desk, reviewing the Federal Complaint just served on his client, Derek, one of three partners in a manufacturing firm, Big Stuff, LLC. The Plaintiff was one of his partners, Abe. The Defendants included Derek, but did not include the other partner, Carl. The Complaint was brought in Federal Court and […]