Multiplicity
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A sinte of being many. That quality of a pleading which involves a variety of matters or particulars; undue variety. 2 Saund. 410. A multiplying or increasing. Story. Eq. PI. § 287.
— Multiplicity of actions. A phrase descriptive of the state of affairs where several different suits or actions are brought upon the same issue. It is obviated in equity by a bili of peace ; in courts of law, by a rule of court for the consolidation of different actions. Williams v. Millington, 1 H. Bl. 81; Murphy v. Wilmington. 6 Houst. (Del.) 138, 22 Am. St Bep. 345.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
A state of being many; that quality of a pleading which involves a variety of matters; a multiplying or increasing.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A state of being many. ‘That quality of a pleading which involves a variety of matters or particulars; undue variety. 2Saund. 410. A multiplying or increasing. Story, Eq. Pl. § 287.