Joint Defendants
/ˈdʒɔɪnt dɪˈfɛndənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Two or more defendants jointly sued or charged in the same legal proceeding, typically held responsible together for the alleged claim or offense.
The court scheduled a trial date for the joint defendants to answer the allegations.
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Commentary
Used primarily in civil and criminal litigation to signify defendants jointly named, affecting procedural and substantive rights including service, liability, and defense strategy.
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