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JOINT CREDITORS

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Two or more persons or parties who are jointly entitled to the satisfaction and payment of the same debt. … [Read more...]

JOHN DOE

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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...]

JOINT CUSTODY

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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...]

JOHN DOE SUMMONS

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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...]

JOINT DEBTOR

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

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