The party who initiates the case is usually called the Plaintiff (although in some jurisdictions, the term is Petitioner). The person who is sued is the Defendant (who may be called the Respondent in those jurisdictions that use the term Petitioner).
If the Defendant asserts a claim back against the Plaintiff, the Defendant may be called the Counterclaimant, and the Plaintiff called the Counterdefendant.
If one of the parties believes that yet another party, not a part of the original suit, bears some responsibility, that third party can be joined in the lawsuit by means of filing and serving a "Third Party Complaint". The person served becomes a Third Party Defendant.
prosecution and private person
Criminal cases and civil cases
Yes, child custody cases are typically considered civil cases. They are part of family law proceedings where courts determine legal and physical custody arrangements for children during divorce or separation proceedings.
All cases that are not criminal are civil. When two private parties have a dispute, it is civil. When one party is charged with a crime by the state, it is criminal.
Criminal cases and civil cases
All cases, criminal and civil, originating within that particular courts jurisdiction.
Yes. Criminal cases far outnumber civil cases.
In both cases, the moving party bears the burden of proof. In a criminal case, that is the government. In a civil case, that is the plaintiff.
There are a variety of types of legal cases. These include civil cases, as well as criminal legal cases.
Civil cases in the Philippines can include disputes involving contracts, property, family matters such as annulment or adoption, and damages for personal injury or breach of rights. These cases are heard in regular courts, such as Regional Trial Courts, and aim to resolve conflicts between individuals or entities relating to their civil rights and obligations.
Judicial Branch
civil and criminal
criminal