The issue tendered for our decision is whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the trial court to permit the defendant-petitioner to amend its answer. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to assert a counterclaim for contribution against the plaintiff in an action consolidated for purposes of trial with another cause in which the plaintiff stands as an alleged joint tortfeasor and which...
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