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The defendant is the one being sued in the court. It is their job to "defend" themselves against the allegations being brought in front of the court.

Plaintiff - Complain

Defendant - Defend

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Q: A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought?
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A plaintiff is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought is this true?

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What is counter claim?

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When does a suspect become a defendant?

Once they are arraigned. This occurs when a suspect (now a defendant) is brought before a court and informed of the charges against them, which is when they must offer a plea of "guilty", "not guilty" or in some cases "no contest" (nolo contendere).


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What is the difference between the plaintiff and the defendant in civil court matters?

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What does a plaintiff do in court?

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Why is the word defendant misleading?

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