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Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
The judge found for the defendant?
This is in civil trial and it means the judge found that the case was presented in favor of the Defendant: in other words the person who was sued was found not liable for the allegations made by the Plaintiff. In criminal court the judge either finds you guilty or not guilty.
What does judgment for defendant mean?
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
What is a prosecutor?
In a criminal case, the prosecutor is the attorney representing the government who presents (i.e.: prosecutes) the case against the defendant in an attempt to prove him guilty of the charges for which he was arrested. The attorney representing the accused is the "defense" attorney. In a civil case there is no "prosecutor" only an attorney representing the aggrieved party (i.e.: the plaintiff) and the attorney representing the defendant/respondant who is the one being sued.
In a civil trial the jury determines whether the defendant is what?
innocent or guilty. innocent there are no re-percussions. guilty you will have to pay the debt for what you are being sued for. you may also be ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees.
Can defendant accused of violating the criminal law also be sued in civil court?
Yes, a defendant accused of violating criminal law can also be sued in civil court for the same action. The outcomes of the criminal and civil cases can be independent of each other, and the defendant can face penalties in both cases if found liable.
The individual or group that is sued or charged with a crime is the?
defendant
What is the party called that is getting sued in court?
defendant
If Javier sued Energy-Auto Inc identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant?
Answer this question...If Javier sued Energy-Auto Inc., identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant
What is the person being sued called?
The defendant. The one being accused of a crime.
What is the person being sued.?
They are the defendant. The person suing them is the plaintiff.
What is the difference btwn plaintiff and defendant?
The plaintiff is the person who brings or files suit and the defendant is the person who is sued by the plaintiff.
