Izzo v. Quinn

*317MULLINS, J.

*632The defendant, Richard Quinn,1 appeals from the judgment of the trial court dismissing his four count counterclaim against the plaintiff, Benedetto Izzo, doing business as New Haven Drywall.2 On appeal, the defendant claims that the court erred in dismissing his counterclaim on the ground that he had failed to join an indispensable or necessary party. We agree, and, accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the trial court.

*633The following undisputed facts and procedural history inform our decision. The plaintiff, acting under the name "Benedetto Izzo dba New Haven Drywall," filed a…