Common use of Joinder of Parties Clause in Contracts

Joinder of Parties. Any arbitration may include by consolidation, joinder, or otherwise, any person or entity not a party to this Agreement if it is shown at the time the Notice of Demand is filed that (A) such person or entity is substantially involved in a common question of fact or law, (B) the presence of such person or entity is required if complete relief is to be afforded in the arbitration, and (C) the interest or responsibility of such person or entity in the matter is substantial; and such person or entity consents to such consolidation or joinder. All Disbursement Claims alleged within the same Notice of Demand shall be heard by the same Panel in the same arbitration.