Rule 21 – Misjoinder and Non-joinder of Parties

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

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...

Rule 20 – Permissive Joinder of Parties

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

(a) Permissive joinder. All persons may join or be joined in one action as parties concerning any right to relief jointly, severally, or in the alternative, in respect of or arising out of property ownership or an issue as to paternity, custody, visitation, support,...