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The "plaintiff" or sometimes the "complainant". In criminal cases, where the District Attorney is bringing the case, he/she is doing so on behalf of the people of the State, who are described as the "plaintiffs".
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt can depend on the type of case. In criminal cases it is usually "The State" in the form of the Prosecutor (the Prosecution) who presents the State's case, his opposite number (either an attorney or pro se) is known as the Defense or the Defendant. In a civil case the person bringing the suit (either an attorney or a pro se litigant) is known as the Plaintiff. The opposite number (either an attorney or pro se) is known as the Respondant.
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∙ 16y agopeople who have been wronged.
or the government, against accused criminals.
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∙ 12y agoAn attorney argues cases in court.
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Who defends against charges?
who brings the case to court
What is a person or group who brings a case to the US Supreme Court called?
The party that brings the case, or files a petition for writ of certiorari, is called the Petitioner. The opposing party is called the Respondent.
What type of evidence must be shown to convince court to hear case?
The COURT doesn't decide to hear a case based on evidence, the evidence only needs to convince the Prosecutor that a crime occurred, then HE brings the case to court for prosecution.
Grand theft brings u to which court?
circuit court
Will a DUI affect legal guardianship of minors?
Yes, it may well affect legal guardianship if someone brings it to the court's attention.Yes, it may well affect legal guardianship if someone brings it to the court's attention.Yes, it may well affect legal guardianship if someone brings it to the court's attention.Yes, it may well affect legal guardianship if someone brings it to the court's attention.
What does a lawyer bring into court?
He brings his subject and his book to the court and lost of papers
Was Emmett Till's court case a supreme court case?
No it was not a supreme court case, but a state case because it was held in the local court
What brings the action in a criminal case?
The State brings an action against a defendant.
Who brings the defendant before the court?
The plaintiff.The plaintiff.The plaintiff.The plaintiff.
A person who loses a case in trial court may take the case to a court with?
Depending on the type of court case you can take your case to the appelate court sytem in your state or a federal court of appeals
A court case can only be appealed if?
A court case can only be appealed if the Court of Appeals agrees to hear the case.
Is a court case the same as a court hearing?
No, a court case refers to the legal dispute being resolved in court, involving legal arguments, evidence, and a final decision by a judge or jury. A court hearing is a specific event within a court case where arguments are presented, witnesses testify, and rulings may be made by the judge.
