Joinder of causes of action, coupling two or more matters in the same suit or proceeding.
Under the (English) C.L.P. Act, 1852, s. 41, causes of action, of whatever kind, provided they were by and against the same parties and in the same rights, might be joined in the same suit; but this did not extend to repelling or ejectment; and where two or more of the causes of action so joined were local, and arose indifferent counties, the venue might be laid in either of such counties, but the court or a judge had power to prevent the trial of different causes of action together if such trial wound be inexpedient, and in such case such court or judge might order separate records to be made up, and separate trials to be had. The joinder in one bill in equity of distinct and independent matters, which was termed multifariousness, was a ground of objection to the bill. See MULTIFARIOUSNESS.
By (English) R.S.C. 1883, Ord. XVIII., the plaintiff may in many cases unite in the same action and the same statement of claim several causes of action, subject to various powers of the court or a judge to order separate trials. Consult Odgers on Pleading.
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