Several

Separate; individual; independent. In this sense the word is distinguished from "joint." Also exclusive; individual ; appropriated. In this sense it is opposed to "common."

— Several actions. Where a separate and distinct action is brought against each of two or more persons who are nil liable to the plaintiff in respect to the same subject-matter, the actions are said to be "several." If all the persons are joined as defendants in one and the same action, it is called a "joint" action.

— Several inheritance. An inbentance conveyed so as to descend to two persons severally, by moieties, etc.

— Several issues. This occurs where there is more than one issue involved in a case. 3 Steph. Comm. s60. As to several "Co.unts," "Covenant," "Demise," "Fishery," "Tail," and "Tenancy," see those titles.