212Including parties—defendants may be sued jointly,

212 Including parties—defendants may be sued jointly, severally, or in alternative (1) If a plaintiff claims a right to relief against a person in a proceeding (whether jointly, severally or in the alternative), the person may be included as a defendant in the proceeding. (2) The court may enter judgment against any defendant found to be liable in accordance with the defendant’s proportionate liability. (3) This rule is subject to the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002, chapter 7A (Proportionate liability).