What is Does and Roes mean in the context of a court case?

In the context of a court case, "DOES" typically refers to unnamed defendants whose identities are not yet known but are included in the lawsuit for the sake of ensuring that all potentially liable parties can be held accountable. "ROES" refers to fictitious parties that are similarly unidentified but may be involved in the case. Both terms allow plaintiffs to expand their claims against individuals or entities that may later be identified during the litigation process.