Citibank (South Dakota) v. Conners (In Re Conners)

MEMORANDUM DECISION

JOHN J. HARGROVE, Bankruptcy Judge.

At issue is whether there has been a misjoinder of claims due to the improper joinder of multiple plaintiffs and whether pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7021 this court, in its discretion and in the interest of effective judicial administration, may sever and proceed separately with the misjoined claims.

This court has jurisdiction to hear this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334 and § 157(b)(1) and General Order No. 312-D of the United States District Court, Southern District of California. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §…