Chapman v. Dorsey

Matson, Justice.

Defendant, by means of both appeal and writ of certiorari, seeks a review of an order of the trial court denying his motion for the joinder of additional parties defendant pursuant to M. S. A. 540.16. Plaintiff’s motion to dismiss the appeal and quash the writ presents the following issues:(1) Is an order denying a motion — made pursuant to § 540.16, as amended by L. 1947, c. 152 — to bring in additional parties defendant appealable?(2) If such order is not appealable, may it be reviewed upon writ of certiorari?

Plaintiff, a minor, by her father and natural guardian, brought…