# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 19.3: Provisions applicable where two or more persons are jointly entitled to a remedy


(1) All persons jointly entitled to the remedy claimed by a claimant must be parties unless the court orders otherwise.
(2) If any such person does not agree to be a claimant, he must be made a defendant, unless the court orders otherwise.
(3) This rule does not apply in probate proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/19.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-19.3
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