§ Rule 2228 Joinder of Related Plaintiffs

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Rule 2228. Joinder of Related Plaintiffs

    (a) If an injury, not resulting in death, is inflicted upon the person of a husband or a wife, and causes of action therefor accrue to both, they shall be enforced in one action brought by the husband and the wife.

    (b) If an injury, not resulting in death, is inflicted upon the person of a minor, and causes of action therefor accrue to the minor and also to the parent or parents of the minor, they shall be enforced in one action brought by the parent or parents and the child. Either parent may sue therefor in the name of both; but if the parents live apart the action shall be brought by the parent having the custody of the child and the control of its services.

    Note: When the interest of a minor is involved under subdivision (b), Rule 2028(a) shall apply.

    See Rule 2232(a), infra, as to the effect of failure to join as required by this Rule.