Legal Definitions - fictitious party

Definition: A fictitious party is a person who is named in a legal document or lawsuit as a party, but who does not actually exist or did not consent to be named.

Example: In a lawsuit, a lawyer might name a fictitious party as a way to protect the identity of a real person. For example, if a victim of a crime does not want their name to be made public, the lawyer might name them as "Jane Doe" or "John Doe" in the lawsuit. This way, the victim's identity is protected, but they are still considered a party to the lawsuit.

Another example of a fictitious party is when a person is named in a legal document, but they do not actually exist. This might happen if someone makes up a name to use in a contract or agreement. In this case, the fictitious party has no legal rights or obligations because they are not a real person.

These examples illustrate how a fictitious party is a person who is named in a legal document or lawsuit, but who does not actually exist or did not consent to be named.