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What is the person filing a civil suit called?
Plaintiff
The party who initiates a civil suit is referred to as the?
The party who initiates a civil suit is the plaintiff, this is the person who filed the complaint against you.
How do you know that a civil case has been filed against you?
You have been served process by the plaintiff. They must provide the court proof that you have been notified of the law suit. This can be by a affidavit of service or even a mail receipt.
Who is the plaintiff in civil case?
The plaintiff is the person who brings or files the suit. The person who gets sued is the respondent or defendant .
What is a plaintiff lawyer?
The attorney who is acting on the behalf or the person(s) and/or creditor who filed the civil suit.
Who were the plaitif and defendant?
the "PLAINTIFF" is the person or party that brings suit against the "DEFENDANT." The term "plaintiff" is applicable only when referring to civil lawsuits otherwise (in criminal law) the plaintiff is referred to as the "PROSECUTION."
What is the adverb of plaintiff?
The word plaintiff is the instigating party in a civil suit, a person or corporate entity. There is only the possessive adjective (paintiff's or plaintiffs') and no adverb form.
If the defendant in a civil suit does not respond to the charges what happens?
The plaintiff will win a by default and a judgment will be entered against the defendant. There are not laws that require a person to file an answer or to be present at the civil suit hearing.
Who is the plaintiff in a civil case?
the person who files against you. the complainant
Who is the person who brings the charges in a civil lawsuit?
The person that files a civil suit is known as the Petitioner or the Plaintiff or the Claimant.
Does death of plaintiff extend Statute of limitations?
It may for a civil suit if it was a result of the action being sued for. It may have to be converted to a wrongful death suit for the estate.
What is a person who brings a lawsuit?
The Plaintiff.
