Fed. R. Civ. P. 21 — Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties

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Misjoinder of parties is not a ground for dismissing an action. On motion or on its own, the court may at any time, on just terms, add or drop a party. The court may also sever any claim against a party.

Notes and Comments

(As amended Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.)

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