Here are the rules we just discussed, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 17-22 and Indiana Trial Rules (ITR) 17-22. Both sets of rules deal with parties, joinder, and interpleader. Please read the rule number in both sets of rules and answer the questions that follow accordingly. If you have to do a bit of outside research, than do so!

Indiana Trial Rules: https://www.in.gov/judiciary/rules/trial_proc/(Links to an external site.)

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure:

https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure.(Links to an external site.)

#1. Read Rule 17:

What does it mean when the rules indicate that only a real party in interest may be state in an action? Do not just copy and past rule language. Explain in your own words.

#2. Rule 18:

Is there a limit to the number of claims a party may bring? Explain

#3. Rule 19:

In which ways does a court determine if a party is designated necessary for "just adjudication" purposes? Explain in your own words.

#4. Rule 20:

Explain the benefits of Rule 20.

#5. Rule 21:

What happens if a party member is not joined in a lawsuit?

#6. Rule 22:

Who is Rule 22 protecting and how?