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In civil court these are terms that are used to identify the parties to the suit. The PLAINTIFF, is the aggrieved party who is initiating the lawsuit (i.e.- the one who is suing). The DEFENDANT is the party against whom the suit is being brought (i.e.- the one being sued). Depending upon the court system, sometimes the DEFENDANT is known as the RESPONDENT.
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What do you call a lawyer's client's opponent?
It depends if the lawyer's client is the plantiff then the opponet is the defendant. If the lawyer's client is the defendant than the opponent is the plantiff.
When defendant and plantiff live in different states In which state is the court case held?
The state in which the alleged incident occurred.
Does the plantiff have to show up in court or just the defendant?
Does the plantiff in a divorce have 2 show up for court
What another word for defendant?
Defense man Another word for defendent is someone who is defend their self from the plantiff. Another word for defendent is someone who is defend their self from the plantiff.
What happens if the defendant shows up to child support court and the plantiff doesn't?
The court might dismiss the matter.
If the defendant of an aggravated assault case takes the case to a jury trial and the plantiff does not appear in court will the charges be dismissed?
Yes
Do the plantiff and defendant get paid on judy?
yes each party gets $500.00 plus whoever loses they pay the judgment I was on it in 2005
What if plantiff doesn't show up for court when a motion to dissolve was granted for the defendant?
Makes no differnece if the Plaintiff was present or not. It does not change the order, or the meaning, or the effect of it.
What type of cases are civil defense?
During a civil hearing or trial. A defence in which the defendant attempts to prove that he or she is not liable to any civil damages to the plantiff.
When a patient sues a physician for negligence defendant who has the burden of proof the plantiff or the defendant?
Regardless of the situation the person(s) who bring the lawsuit (plaintiff(s)) are the ones who have to prove their case. (In the instance cited by the question that would be the patient.).
The person who brings the action into litigation is called?
The plaintiff brings an action, the defendant is the one upon whom the claim is brought.
What parties are involved in a criminal case?
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
