Rule 220
(1) The party who commences a proceeding shall be designated as the petitioner and the adverse party as the respondent.
(2) Upon a change or transfer of interest, the proceeding may be continued by or against the original party in its original capacity, unless the tribunal directs the person to whom the interest is transferred to be substituted in the proceeding for the original party, joined with the original party, or made a party in another capacity.
(3) If proceedings involving a substantial and controlling common question of law or fact are pending before the tribunal, then the tribunal may do any or all of the following:
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(a) Order a joint hearing on any or all matters in issue.
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| (b) Order a joinder of all parties in accordance with their interests.
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| (c) Order the proceedings consolidated.
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| (d) Make other orders concerning the proceedings as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay.
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(4) Parties may be added or dropped by order of the tribunal on its own initiative or on motion of any interested person at any stage of the proceedings and according to terms that are just.
History: 1996 MR 4, Eff. May 2, 1996.
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