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In a civil case what is the person bringing the case called?
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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.
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 person being sued called in a civil case?
A person charged with a crime is being brought to the CRIMINAL courts by the state. If convicted that person may be fined or sent to prison. A person being sued is being brought to the CIVIL courts by another legal person. The side which loses the case will have to pay costs and perhaps make restitution to the person who wins.
In a Civil Case the party who brings a case against a Defendant is called?
In a criminal case it is the accuser. In a civil case - think Judge Judy - it is the Plaintiff
In a trial by jury the defendant is the person that?
Has been charged with a crime in a criminal case or is the person being sued in a civil case.
In a civil case the injured party is called the?
Plantiff
Can a person still sue in a civil court if they plead guilty in a criminal case?
Yes, a person can still sue in a civil court even if they plead guilty in a criminal case. A guilty plea in a criminal case does not prevent the individual from pursuing a civil lawsuit related to the same incident. However, the outcome of the criminal case, such as a conviction, may affect the civil case, as the guilty plea can be used as evidence in the civil proceedings.
Party who begins legal case?
The party who initiates a legal case is known as the plaintiff in a civil case or the prosecution in a criminal case. They are the ones bringing the case to court and seeking a resolution or remedy for the legal issue at hand.
How would you describe a defendant in a civil case?
The person that commited the crime
The person the case is against is called the?
The person a case is held against is the "Defendant". The person holding the case against them is known as the "Plaintiff".
Who is the plaintiff in a civil case?
the person who files against you. the complainant
