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Defendant. He has to defend him self against the plaintiff's accusation.
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What are cases called when no crime is committed?
in the 7th ammendment they are called civil cases
Who were the plaintif and the defendent?
In civil and tort cases, the "complaining" party is referred to as the PLAINTIFF. In criminal cases the plaintiff's place is taken by the PROSECUTION. In both civil and criminal cases the DEFENDANT is the person, or party, against whom the case is being brought.
What type of cases deal with violations of the law or acks against the person or the community?
i think civil or non civil cases but im not sure
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.
Is defendant and respondent the same?
A defendant is the party being sued in a civil or criminal lawsuit. In some types of cases, such as that of divorce, a defendant is also called a respondent.
The burden of proof standard used in civil cases is called?
preponderance of evidence
Statute of limitations on civil cases?
Yes there are statutes of limitations on bringing civil cases. They vary depending on the jurisdiction in which they occurred. And they can be tolled for various reasons, such as the injured party being a minor.
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 custom of already decided cases is called in Canadian court system?
civil law
Are legal statutes allowed in civil cases?
Of course, civil cases are still legal cases.
What is the person filing a civil suit called?
Plaintiff
When might a person not have a jury trial?
The right to trial by jury is guaranteed in all criminal cases and civil cases over a certain dollar amount.
