Rule text
The court may make such orders as will prevent a party from being embarrassed, delayed, or put to expense by the inclusion of a party against whom he asserts no claim and who asserts no claim against him, and may order separate trials or make other orders to prevent delay or prejudice.
Notes
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1305; SD RCP, Rule 20 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.