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What do you mean by does 1 to 20 on a judicial citation

In a civil action the plaintiff will typically identify "Doe" defendants. This is an abbreviation of the term "John Doe" and represents a fictitious name for persons who may have liability but whose identities are currently unknown to the plaintiff. In a motor vehicle case this might, depending on circumstances include a vehicle owner and/or an employer among others. Identifying "Does 1 to 20" represents an abundance of caution, as in most auto cases it is unlikely there would be that many...

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