A state of being many. That quality of a pleading which involves a variety of matters or particulars; undue variety. 2 Saund. 410. A multiplying or increasing. Story. Eq. PI. f 287. Multiplicity of actions. A phrase descriptive of the state of affairs where several different suits or actions are brought upon the same issue. It is obviated in equity by a bill of peace; in courts … [Read more...]
MUNICIPAL COURTS
Local courts that adjudicate matters of local law and ordinances, such as a town, city or village. … [Read more...]
MULTIPLICITY OF ACTIONS
Several lawsuits by different parties all suing the same defendant. … [Read more...]
MUNICIPAL LAW
A local ordinance or law, such as that of a town or village. Municipal law is defined by Mr. Justice Blackstone to be a rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state, commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong. This definition has been criticized, and has been perhaps, justly considered imperfect. The latter part has been thought superabundant to … [Read more...]
MULTITUDE
An assemblage of many people. According to Coke it is not a word of very precise meaning; for some authorities hold that there must be at least ten persons to make a multitude, while others maintain that no definite number is fixed by law. Co. Litt. 257. Multitudinem decern facinnt. Co. Litt. 257. Ten make a multitude. Multitudem errantium nom parlt error! patrocinum. The … [Read more...]