Mackie & Sons v. Mackie & Another – sllr 1999 volume 3 page 386

In the case between Mackie & Sons (plaintiff-respondent) and Mackie & Another (defendant-petitioner), the court addressed whether the rectification of Mortgage Bond No. 88 could be determined within the same action by adding the petitioner as a party, pursuant to sections 14 and 18 of the Civil Procedure Code. It was held that the inclusion of the petitioner was proper for ensuring a comprehensive adjudication of all matters concerning the bond within a single proceeding. The principle was reaffirmed that procedural provisions permit the addition of necessary parties to avoid multiplicity of proceedings, referencing relevant statutory sections and earlier case precedents. This decision clarified the interpretation of procedural requirements for party joinder and confirmed that failing to i