First Schedule · Order 1 · Rule 7
When plaintiff in doubt from whom redress is to be sought
7. When plaintiff in doubt from whom redress is to be sought.—Where the plaintiff is in doubt as to the persons from whom he is entitled to obtain redress, he may join two or more defendants in order that the question as to which of the defendants is liable, and to what extent, may be determined as between all parties.
Understand civil procedure
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