Rule 3 of CPC : Rule 3: Who May Be Joined As Defendants
CPC
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a scenario where a homeowner, Alice, hires a contractor, Bob, and an architect, Charlie, to renovate her house. However, both Bob and Charlie perform poorly, resulting in a faulty renovation. Alice decides to sue for damages. According to Rule 3 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Alice can join both Bob and Charlie as defendants in a single lawsuit because:
- The right to relief arises from the same series of transactions - the renovation of her house.
- If Alice were to file separate lawsuits against Bob and Charlie, there would be common questions of law and fact regarding the renovation contract and the resulting damages.
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