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R.I. Dist. Ct. R. Civ. P. 21

Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

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Misjoinder of parties is not

ground for dismissal of an action. Parties may be dropped or added by order of the

court on motion of any party or of its own initiative at any stage of the action and on

such terms as are just. Any claim against a party may be severed and proceeded with

separately.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
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