336Numerous defendants

### 336 Numerous defendants > [*\[Rule 336 Substituted by S.R. 2019, No. 50, Applied:09 Sep 2019\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-09-09/sr-2019-050#GS7@EN) In any proceeding in which 7 or more persons – > > > > (a) are subject to the same or a common obligation; or > > > > > (b) have the same or a common interest in or in respect of, or are under the like obligations in respect of, a fund or other property; or > > > > > (c) otherwise have a common interest in any matter – > > one or more of those persons may be sued or made respondent or may be authorised by the Court or a judge to defend the proceeding with respect to the obligation or interest on behalf, or for the benefit, of all persons subject to the obligation or having the interest.