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John Doe, Jane Doe

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  1. Fictitious names used in legal proceedings to label people whose names are not known and in advertising campaigns to represent the average person.

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The firm is representing a John Doe, Jane Doe and three other Colorado residents who cite Native American heritage in the lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2021

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