pleadings. The act by which the parties to a cause arrive at that stage of it in their pleadings, that one asserts a fact to be so, and the other denies it. For example, when one party denies the fact pleaded by his antagonist, who has tendered the issue thus, And this he prays may be inquired of by the country, or, And of this he puts himself upon the country, the party … [Read more...]

Where 2 or more persons or parties have a duty to perform or ensure the completion of the same obligation. … [Read more...]

When 2 or more parties are united in one lawsuit as co-plaintiffs or co-defendants. … [Read more...]

2 or more persons or parties that own a single property. … [Read more...]

Abbreviation for Juris Doctor or a doctorate of law. … [Read more...]