Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances

The respondent may, prior to the expiration of the period provided for in Article 50(1) of this Law, request the joinder of any party to the case in which the challenged judgment is rendered and who is not a respondent. Such joinder shall be effected by serving said party of the challenge petition, and the joined party may, within 30 days from the date of service, file with the competent department at the court a brief of his defense, together with any other documents he may deem relevant. In such cases, the response periods provided for in Article 50(2 and 3) of this Law shall take effect only upon the lapse of the 30-day period provided for in this Article.