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When you file a motion for joinder of claims, you are asking the court to add a new claim to be considered in an existing lawsuit – either because it arose out of the same dispute or transaction, or because it involves the same parties. The purpose of joinder is one of efficiency, both for the courts and the parties involved. To add an additional claim to a lawsuit, you must first file a motion with the court hearing the existing case. [1] X Trustworthy Source Public Counsel Largest pro bono law firm in the U.S. Go to source [2] X Trustworthy Source National Paralegal College Law Shelf Online education resource from the National Paralegal College Go to source