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the "PLAINTIFF" is the person or party that brings suit against the "DEFENDANT." The term "plaintiff" is applicable only when referring to civil lawsuits otherwise (in criminal law) the plaintiff is referred to as the "PROSECUTION."
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Who is a defendant?
A defendant is a person who is being tried.
What is the suffix for defendant?
The suffix for "defendant" is "-ant".
Who is the defendant?
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
What are the antonyms for plaintiff?
Defendant, accused, respondent.
What is jury tampering?
It describes the attempt by the defendant (or persons associated with the defendant) to influence the jury sitting on the defendant's trial.
What could be a sentence with the word defendant?
the defendant pleads guilty
When was Ghetto Defendant created?
Ghetto Defendant was created in 1982.
Who beside a defendant can answer a summons and complaint?
Person representing the defendant.
What is the opposite of plaintiff?
A respondent.
What pleading can be filed by defendant?
pleadings filed by a defendant in a lawsuit is called written statement.
What does judgment for defendant mean?
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
What is the meaning of Fabre Defendants?
A defendant that is not part of the suit but still can be blamed. The named defendant can use a fabre defendant to reduce its liability.
