Two Shields v. Wilkinson’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 1 district ·

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1. “(1) Required Party . A person who is subject to service of process and whose joinder will not deprive the court of subject-matter jurisdiction must be joined as a party if: (A) in that person's absence, the court cannot accord complete relief among existing parties; or (B) that person claims an interest relating to the subject of the action and is so situated that disposing of the action in the person's absence may: (i) as a practical matter impair or impede the person's ability to protect the interest; or (ii) leave an existing party subject to a substantial risk of incurring double, multiple, or otherwise inconsistent obligations because of the interest.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Co. v. Mako One Corp.

2. “(1) The extent to which a judgment rendered in the person’s absence might prejudice that person or the existing parties; (2) the extent to which any prejudice could be lessened or avoided by: (A) protective provisions in the judgment; (B) shaping the relief; or (C) other measures; (3) whether a judgment rendered in the person’s absence would be adequate; and (4)whether the plaintiff would have an adequate remedy if the action were dismissed for nonjoinder.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. EEE Minerals, LLC v. North Dakota

3. “Rule 19(b) requires a court to examine whether a case can proceed "in equity and good conscience" if joinder is not feasible, Fed.R.Civ.P. 19(b), but it does not address the hypothetical intervention of an immune party which is not subject to joinder. The United States enjoys sovereign immunity for appellants' claims and can decide itself when and where it wants to intervene.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Miami Herald Media Co. v. Fla. Dep't of Transp.