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The plaintiff is the party who initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a complaint, seeking a legal remedy for a perceived wrongdoing. The defendant is the party who is being sued or accused of the wrongdoing, and must respond to the allegations in court.
The defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint is called an Answer.
The plaintiff will likely present a default judgment to the court, which the court will sign, granting the plaintiff everything requested in the complaint.
A plaintiff is the party who brings a civil lawsuit against another party, known as the defendant, seeking legal remedy or compensation for harm or breach of contract. The plaintiff is responsible for proving their case against the defendant in court.
A civil trial begins with the filing of a complaint with the court. A complaint indicates the harm the plaintiff believes the defendant has caused and asks the court for a remedy. For a detailed explanation of the civil law process, please see the related link below.
The Plaintiff.
The "Plaintiff" brings a civil suit by filing a complaint, hence the word plaintiff or sometimes "complainant."
One who seek the justice.Another View: The plaintiff is the person who initiates a court action by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court against a defendant and demanding damages, performance, and/or a court determination of their rights.A plaintiff is sometimes called a petitioner.THey are the party who initiates the court action.
When a lawsuit is initiated in civil court, the first paper submitted in the case is usually the Complaint (Petition). It gives the parties involved, explains the court'sÊjurisdiction in the matter, and gives the plaintiff's claims.Ê
A 'complaint' is the initial pleading that starts a civil action. It states the basis of the court's jurisdiction, the basis for the claim and the relief demanded by the plaintiff.
In Civil Law, an “answer” is the first formal response given by the defense to a complaint filed with the court by the plaintiff. This opening written statement will admit or deny the allegations, or demand more information about the claims of wrongdoing.
Lead Plaintiff - A person named in the complaint as the plaintiff and who has been determined by the court to be a legally "adequate" person to represent the interests of the class.Besides the "lawyer" who manages a lawsuit, the Lead Plaintiff is the main person.