Duty to Assume Jurisdiction

According to the California Code of Civil Procedure, what is the policy regarding amendments in a proceeding?

What types of amendments does the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to?

What is the effect of party defects on the court's power to act?

What is the reason for not proceeding with a case when an 'indispensable' party is absent and cannot be joined?

What is the term used in the text to describe the nullity doctrine?

How does the text describe the reference to the nullity doctrine in the Oliver panel?

What is the rule regarding the joinder of an 'indispensable' party in the absence of such party?

How does the text describe the court's power to act in the presence of party defects?

How does the text describe the power of the court to act in the absence of an 'indispensable' party?

How many state appellate courts have joined the holding of the Friedel decision in Florida?

Amendments in Proceedings

The California Code of Civil Procedure sets out the policy regarding amendments in a proceeding.
The code applies to various types of amendments, including those related to parties, claims, and defenses.

Party Defects and Court Power

Party defects do not affect the court's power to act, as the court can still exercise its jurisdiction over the case.
However, if an indispensable party is absent and cannot be joined, the case cannot proceed due to potential prejudice to the absent party.

Joinder of Indispensable Parties

In the absence of an indispensable party, the court cannot act, as it lacks jurisdiction over the case.
The rule is that an indispensable party must be joined, otherwise, the case cannot proceed.

Nullity Doctrine

The nullity doctrine refers to the principle that a judgment is void if an indispensable party is absent and cannot be joined.
In the Oliver panel, the nullity doctrine is referenced as a basis for dismissing a case due to the absence of an indispensable party.

Court Power and Party Defects

Despite party defects, the court still has the power to act, but only if the defects can be cured or do not affect the court's jurisdiction.
If an indispensable party is absent, the court's power to act is limited, and the case may need to be dismissed.

Friedel Decision and State Appellate Courts

The Friedel decision in Florida holds that an indispensable party must be joined, or the case cannot proceed.
To date, multiple state appellate courts have joined the holding of the Friedel decision.

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