wayne m. collins
The first name in a case is the side that is bringing the case and is either the plaintiff or the prosecution.
Korematsu v. United States
In a criminal case it is the accuser. In a civil case - think Judge Judy - it is the Plaintiff
the plaintiff was Texas.
where is the answer...
The plaintiff - their legal representative outlines the case for the prosecution. It's then up to the defence barrister to answer the allegations on behalf of the defendant.
The possessive form for the noun plaintiff is plaintiff's.Example: The plaintiff's case is based on heresay.
That he be a plaintiff
If the judge dismisses the case, the plaintiff is responsible for the court costs.
Korematsu v. United States
the plaintiff, that is the person filing the complaint against you.
Supreme Court Case Korematsu V. United States (1944)