Rule 1 of CPC : Rule 1: Who May Be Joined As Plaintiffs

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where three individuals, Alice, Bob, and Charlie, have all been affected by a company's defective product. They each suffered similar injuries and their claims are based on the same series of events - the purchase and use of the product. Under Rule 1 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, instead of each filing a separate lawsuit, they can join together and file a single suit against the company.

This is because:

• Their right to relief arises out of the same act - the selling of a defective product.
• If they were to file separately, the core issues of the law (the product's defectiveness) and the facts (how the product caused harm) would be the same in each case.

By joining as plaintiffs, they can streamline the legal process, potentially save on legal costs, and have a more consistent verdict or settlement.