Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

can a defendant in a civil case just arbitrarily join another person as a defendant in the case by sending a writ to join additional defendant? It was a civil matter before a district justice. The defendant was found guilty. He appealed the verdict in the common pleas court. One month later, I get a writ to join additional defendant- sent by his (the original defendant)lawyer. Not by the plaintiff, but by the defendant! Plus if they legally CAN do that- I want to file something stating I do not agree to be joined- but what paperwork/language would I use?

Asked on 2/24/11, 2:54 pm

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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Yes they can.

The defendant was not found guilty as it was a civil matter he was found liable.

What you need to do is get a lawyer. The other guy has one it's time for you to get one.

{John}

Answered on 2/24/11, 5:43 pm

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