Assignment task: Based in Canada, Ontario
Abigail Boar would like to sue Fred Flogem for negligence in one proceeding, Rattle Motors Ltd. for negligence in another, and Skunk Motorcar Company Ltd. for negligence in a third. Is Abigail able to sue all the above?
Can Abigail force defendants into the same lawsuit when the defendants have claims against each other?
In deciding to join or sever parties or issues, the court uses the balance of convenience test. What is this test?
What are judgments in personam and in rem?
Can a party avoid joinder?
Can the court order two or more proceedings to be consolidated?
Can the court order separate hearings on issues in the same proceeding?
Suppose that Abigail is 6 years old instead of 26 years old and wants to sue. Can she?
Why might a litigation guardian have to post security for costs?
How is litigation guardian for a defendant appointed?