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Legal Definitions - comes now
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Definition of comes now
Definition: Comes now is an old-fashioned way to start a legal document or court filing. It is used to introduce the person or party who is making the filing.
For example:
- Comes now the plaintiff, John Smith, by and through his attorney, and would show unto the court the following...
- Come now the defendants, Jane and Jack Doe, by and through their attorneys, and would show unto the court the following...
These examples show how "comes now" is used to introduce the parties who are making the filing. It is a formal and traditional way to begin a legal document.
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Simple Definition
Term: Comes Now
Definition: Comes now is an old-fashioned way of starting a legal document. It is used to introduce the person or people who are making the claim or bringing the case to court. For example, "Comes now the plaintiff, Gilbert Lewis, by and through his attorneys of record, and would show unto the court the following." If there is more than one person making the claim, it can be shortened to "Come now the plaintiffs, Bob and Louise Smith." It is also sometimes shortened to just "comes."
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