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What is the name of the person on trial in a court of law?
Which person? In most trials, there is a judge, a prosecutor or plaintiff's attorney, a plaintiff, a defendant, defendant's attorney, a court reporter and clerk, baliffs, witnesses, jurors, and observers.
What is the name of the person that is charged with a crime in a criminal case?
Defendant.
In civil cases what is the person being sued called?
Defendant. He has to defend him self against the plaintiff's accusation.
What is the name of both sides in a criminal case?
That will depend on whether the case is a civil or criminal trial. In a civil court case the two sides are the defendant and the plaintiff. For a criminal court it will be the defendant (the accused) and the government entity bringing the charges, usually the State or Country.
What is the name of the party against whom criminal action is taken against?
Criminal: Before charges filed: the Arrestee - after charges are filed: the Defendant.Civil: The party against whom the case is being filed can be identified by severaltitles: The Defendant - the Respondant - etc.
What is an accused person in court along with his counsel called?
The defendant is the person that is being accused of something.
Is your mother's estate responsible to pay her ex husbands judgments?
The responsibility of your mother's estate to pay her ex-husband's judgments would depend on various factors such as the terms of their divorce agreement, any existing court orders, and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the divorce took place. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer who is knowledgeable in probate and family law to understand the specific circumstances and determine the estate's obligations.
State the name of the document used to commence a civil lawsuit against a defendant?
In the United States federal court system, the document used to initiate a civil lawsuit against a defendant is called a complaint. In the state court systems, this document is usually called a petition.
What is person accused of a crime called?
There are a few names. Suspect, Person of Interest, and Defendant to name a few Murderer,Robber,Rapist,Killer
What is the difference between the plaintiff and the defendant in civil court matters?
plaintiff: the one who has a complaint and went to court to fix it. defendant: the one who is the reason of the complaint.In civil court these are terms that are used to identify the parties to the suit. The PLAINTIFF, is the aggrieved party who is initiating the lawsuit (i.e.- the one who is suing). The DEFENDANT is the party against whom the suit is being brought (i.e.- the one being sued). Depending upon the court system, sometimes the DEFENDANT is known as the RESPONDENT.
Can you bring a law suit against an estate?
Yes, you can bring a lawsuit against an estate if there are legal grounds to do so, such as outstanding debts owed by the deceased. The executor or personal representative of the estate would typically handle any legal matters on behalf of the estate. It is advisable to seek legal assistance to navigate the process effectively.
What impact does a typographical error have on legal document?
None unless the error directly affected the decision of the matter. For example, if a defendant's name was misspelled but the defendant did prove to be the person in question it would have bearing on the case.
