Edmunds v. Edmunds

For the reasons stated below, I respectfully dissent from that part of the majority opinion holding that the trial court properly denied defendant’s motion to join Elizabeth High as a necessary party.

Defendant moved to join Elizabeth High as a defendant pursuant to Rule 25(d) because plaintiff had conveyed her right, title, and interest in the property to Elizabeth High by quitclaim deeds. The trial court denied defendant’s joinder motion in its 31 August 2007 order. This decree is supported by the following challenged findings of fact:

15. The Defendant herein, Ms. Edmunds, contends through…