Paralegal Exam Prep

Answer: E. In a multi-claim or multi-party case, all claims or parties can be brought together into a single lawsuit by a joinder of claims, joinder of parties, counterclaim, or class action. The method used depends upon the specifics of the case involved. Bringing claims and parties together into one lawsuit is often optional and done for convenience. In certain cases, it is mandatory in order to arrive at a fair result.