956. Two or more plaintiffs may join in the same action if their claims have the same juridical basis or raise the same questions of law or fact. However, the judge may, if he or she is of the opinion that the ends of justice will be better served, order that the actions be heard separately.
If each of the actions of the persons, partnerships or associations joining in the same action involves a small claim, the action is governed by the rules contained in this Book. Otherwise, it is governed by the rules contained in the other Books of this Code.
Despite the preceding paragraph, the execution of a judgment rendered on a small claim is effected pursuant to this Book.
1971, c. 86, s. 1; 1992, c. 63, s. 2; 2002, c. 7, s. 148.