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Fed. R. Civ. P. 19 applies in an adversary proceeding. But these exceptions apply:
(a) if an entity joined as a party raises the defense that the court lacks subject- matter jurisdiction and the defense is sustained, the court must dismiss the party; and
(b) if an entity joined as a party properly and timely raises the defense of improper venue, the court must determine under 28 U.S.C. § 1412 whether to transfer to another district the entire adversary proceeding or just that part involving the joined party.
