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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...] about JOHN DOE SUMMONS

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

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...] about JOINDER

A joint venture. Also may refer to a group of people jointly engaging to commit an act, e.g. a criminal conspiracy. … [Read more...] about JOINT ENTERPRISE

When a demurrer is offered by one party, the adverse party joins with him in demurrer, and the answer which he makes is called a joinder in demurrer. But this is a mere formality. … [Read more...] about JOINDER IN DEMURRER