Alternative Pleading (Noun)
Meaning
A pleading that alleges facts so separate that it is difficult to determine which facts the person intends to rely on.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer was warned not to use alternative pleading in her court filing as it might confuse the judge and the opposing party.
- The judge threw out the alternative pleading filed by the plaintiff due to its ambiguity and conflicting statements.
- In a surprising move, the defendant decided to file an alternative pleading in response to the initial lawsuit, hoping to create confusion and gain leverage.
- The alternative pleading filed by the insurance company included multiple and inconsistent reasons for denying the claim.
- The use of alternative pleading by the attorney resulted in the delay of the trial as the court struggled to discern the true claims of the plaintiff.