Misjoinder and nonjoinder of parties

60-221. Misjoinder and nonjoinder of parties. 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. History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-221; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 88; July 1. Source or prior law: G.S. 1868, ch. 80, §§ 41, 92; L. 1909, ch. 182, § 40; L. 1915, ch. 265, § 1; R.S. 1923, 60-416, 60-709. Cross References to Related Sections: Necessary joinder of parties, see 60-219. Permissive joinder of parties, see 60-220. Intervention procedure, see 60-224. Consolidations, separate trials, see 60-242. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Commented upon prior to legislative enactment, George Templar, 31 J.B.A.K. 170 (1962). CASE ANNOTATIONS Prior law cases, see G.S. 1949, 60-416, 60-709 and the 1961 Supp. thereto. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026