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Misjoinder of Parties: When Procedural Errors Don't Hinder Justice
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that misjoinder of parties is not a ground for dismissal, prioritizing substantial justice over technicalities.
Aug 30, 2005civil proceduremisjoinderverificationcertification against forum shoppingreal party in interest
Misjoinder of Parties and Its Effect on Verification and Certification Requirements
Philippine Supreme Court rules that a misjoined party's failure to sign verification and certification against forum-shopping is not ground for dismissal.