Because we see no statutory bar to respondents proceeding collectively, we affirm. Despite the objections of respondents, the 26 owners of the properties, the special assessments were adopted. Respondents collectively served and filed a notice of judicial appeal. Six months later, appellant moved to dismiss the appeal, arguing that the court lacked jurisdiction because respondents had filed a joint appeal rather than 15 individual appeals. This appeal is based on construction of a statute and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Statutory construction is clearly a question of law and thus fully reviewable by an appellate court.
Ass'n v. Public Employment Relations Bd . Minn. R. Civ. The Rules of Civil Procedure provide not only the right to join in an action but also a safeguard against erroneous joinder. Misjoinder of parties is not ground for dismissal of an action. Parties may be dropped or added by order of the court on motion of any party or upon the court's own initiative at any stage of the action and on such terms as are just.