The name which was usually given to the fictitious lessee of the plaintiff in the mixed action of ejectment He was sometimes called "Goodtitle." So the Romans had their fictitious personages in law proceedings, as Titlus, Seiue. … [Read more...]

Shared custody of a child by both parents. This can translate to joint legal custody (making decisions) and joint physical custody (actual physical custody of the child in that parent's home.) … [Read more...]

A summons where the defendants are unknown at the time of the filing and issuance of the summons and which names shall be later determined and substituted in its place. The names of the defendants are listed as John Doe or Jane Doe. … [Read more...]

Two debtors who remain responsible for a single debt, for example, cosigners on a loan. … [Read more...]

The joining together of several different lawsuits into a single lawsuit since the issues affecting all the parties are the same or the resolution of all the issues must be made in order to determine the outcome of the cases. Joining or coupling together; uniting two or more constituents or elements in one; uniting with another person in some legal step or proceeding. Joinder … [Read more...]