Ms. A filed a complaint for damages against Ms. B, alleging that Ms. B negligently caused the demolition of her house’s concrete fence, the top half of which fell on the front portion of Ms. A’s car and permanently damaged its engine. In her answer, Ms. B denied any personal liability for the damage caused to Ms. A’s car, averring that she merely acquiesced to the advice of her contractor, XYZ Construction Co., to have the concrete fence demolished. Thus, damages, if any, should be collected from it.

Thereafter, Ms. A filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings, alleging that Ms. B’s statement in her answer is actually a negative pregnant. Ms. B opposed the motion, reiterating her defense in her answer which purportedly rendered judgment on the pleadings improper. Ms. B also moved for the dismissal of the case on the ground of non-joinder of XYZ Construction Co., which she alleged is an indispensable party to the case.

Assuming that XYZ Construction Co. is an indispensable party, is its non-joinder a ground for the dismissal of the case? Explain. (2019 BAR)