TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 51
Joinder of Claims and Remedies
(a) Joinder of Claims. The plaintiff in his petition or in a reply setting forth a counterclaim
and the defendant in an answer setting forth a counterclaim may join either as independent
or as alternate claims as many claims either legal or equitable or both as he may have
against an opposing party. There may be a like joinder of claims when there are multiple
parties if the requirements of Rules 39, 40, and 43 are satisfied. There may be a like joinder
of cross claims or third-party claims if the requirements of Rules 38 and 9 7, respectively,
are satisfied.
(b) Joinder of Remedies. Whenever a claim is one heretofore cognizable only after another
claim has been prosecuted to a conclusion, the two claims may be joined in a single action;
but the court shall grant relief in that action only in accordance with the relative substantive
rights of the parties. This rule shall not be applied in tort cases so as to permit the joinder
of a liability or indemnity insurance company, unless such company is by statute or contract
directly liable to the person injured or damaged.
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-14
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