The NDC filed a joinder to be the third respondent of this case. This rule supplementsand does not limit the joinder of parties allowed by Rule . In legal procedure (both civil and criminal), misjoinder refers to a wrongful joinder. Lawsuits can become additionally complicated as more parties become involved (see joinder). In law, a joinder is the joining of two or more legal issues together. Joinder of parties also falls into two categories&colon; permissive joinder and compulsory joinder. Joinder of multiple counts is only permitted in certain circumstances. Joinder may occur as part of an original pleading. Joinder of claims refers to bringing several legal claims against the same party together.