misjoinder
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mis·join·der
(mĭs-join'dər) 
n.
Improper joining of different causes of action or of different parties to a lawsuit.
n.
Improper joining of different causes of action or of different parties to a lawsuit.
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misjoinder
The joining together of distinct counts in a single indictment or complaint , which counts ought not to be tried together. See Fed. R. Civ.
P. 42(b) and Fed. R. Crim. P. 8. “The charging in separate counts, of separate and distinct offenses arising out of wholly different transactions having no connection or relation with each other.” 13 F. 2d 11, 12. Also, the improper consolidation of separate indictments, or actions. The term may also be used with reference to the improper joining of parties in a single action. See Fed.
R. Civ. P. 19–21 and Fed. R. Crim. P.
8. See joinder [compulsory joinder, misjoinder, permissive joinder].
P. 42(b) and Fed. R. Crim. P. 8. “The charging in separate counts, of separate and distinct offenses arising out of wholly different transactions having no connection or relation with each other.” 13 F. 2d 11, 12. Also, the improper consolidation of separate indictments, or actions. The term may also be used with reference to the improper joining of parties in a single action. See Fed.
R. Civ. P. 19–21 and Fed. R. Crim. P.
8. See joinder [compulsory joinder, misjoinder, permissive joinder].
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