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Common Law Countries

Civil Cases:
Plaintiff v Defendant

Criminal Cases:

Commonwealth:
R [Regina/The Queen (or King)] v Defendant (judge only) or Accused (if jury trial)

USA (not entirely sure..)
The People v Defendant/Accused

Appeals:
Appellant (party had judgment against them at the lower court) v Respondent



Civil Law Countries- no idea

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