More True Confessions of a Legal Writing Professor: Down the Rabbit Hole with Doe

Abstract

This, at times, irreverent, article is about the practice of using Doe parties in litigation. First, the history of the practice is covered. Second, expansion of the practice is covered along with the reasons why it is disfavored and what the legal test is for allowing fictitious names in litigation, Finally, the article addresses the wide range of names used for pseudonyms beyond just Jane and John Doe.