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Party is a term used in law to identify all the entities that make up the group that is connected by some single legal action. In a criminal case the party is the defendant or co-defendants. In a civil case the parties include the petitioner, the plaintiff(s), the defendant(s), the cross-complainant, etc . Older cases refer to the party of the first part and the party of the second part. That designation was also used in contracts and agreements.
Party is a term used in law to identify all the entities that make up the group that is connected by some single legal action. In a criminal case the party is the defendant or co-defendants. In a civil case the parties include the petitioner, the plaintiff(s), the defendant(s), the cross-complainant, etc . Older cases refer to the party of the first part and the party of the second part. That designation was also used in contracts and agreements.
Party is a term used in law to identify all the entities that make up the group that is connected by some single legal action. In a criminal case the party is the defendant or co-defendants. In a civil case the parties include the petitioner, the plaintiff(s), the defendant(s), the cross-complainant, etc . Older cases refer to the party of the first part and the party of the second part. That designation was also used in contracts and agreements.
Party is a term used in law to identify all the entities that make up the group that is connected by some single legal action. In a criminal case the party is the defendant or co-defendants. In a civil case the parties include the petitioner, the plaintiff(s), the defendant(s), the cross-complainant, etc . Older cases refer to the party of the first part and the party of the second part. That designation was also used in contracts and agreements.
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If you are the claiment whats the other party called?
The Defendant
What is the party called that is getting sued in court?
defendant
Is defendant and respondent the same?
A defendant is the party being sued in a civil or criminal lawsuit. In some types of cases, such as that of divorce, a defendant is also called a respondent.
What party defends against a complaint?
In civil law, the party who is served with the papers beginning the civil action, and is defending the lawsuit is called the "defendant"; the party who brings the lawsuit is called the "plaintiff". In the strictest sense, the person in a criminal 'lawsuit' not a civil proceeding, is called a "defendant". The party, in the criminal action, who brings the lawsuit, a criminal proceeding, is called the "State". The representative for the criminal action against the is a Prosecutor. Please see the discussion page for further notions about using the word "defendant" instead of the label "accused" in a criminal proceeding.
Who is the adversaries in criminal and civil cases?
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.
What is the opposite party that is not the victim?
defendant or accused
What are two sides called in a civil case?
In a civil case, the two sides are referred to as the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party that brings the lawsuit, seeking relief or damages for a perceived wrong, while the defendant is the party being accused or sued, who responds to the plaintiff's claims.
Is a respondent also considered a defendant in a legal case?
No, a respondent is not considered a defendant in a legal case. In legal terms, a respondent is typically a party who responds to a petition or complaint filed by another party, while a defendant is the party being accused or sued in a legal proceeding.
What is the person being sued called?
The defendant. The one being accused of a crime.
What is a cross complainant on a summons?
cross-complaintn. after a complaint has been filed against a defendant for damages or other orders of the court, the defendant may file a written complaint against the party suing him/her or against a third party as long as the subject matter is related to the original complaint. The defendant's filing of a complaint is called a cross-complaint, and the defendant is then called a cross-complainant and the party he/she sues is called a cross-defendant. The defendant must still file an answer or other response to the original complaint. If the cross-complaint is against the original plaintiff (original suer) then it can be served on the plaintiff's attorney by mail, but a third party must be served in person with the cross-complaint and a new summons issued by the clerk of the court. The cross-defendants must then file answers or other responses. These are called pleadings and must be carefully drafted (usually by an attorney) to properly state the factual as well as legal basis for the claim and contain a prayer for damages or other relief.(From LAW.COM Dictionary)
What is called a person defending the defendant?
In this state a person defending the defendant is called the defense attorney.
What is intervenor plaintiff?
An Intervenor is an individual or other party (corporation) who is not already a party to an existing lawsuit, but who makes himself a party either by joining with the plaintiff (making him an intervenor plaintiff) or uniting with the defendant (making him an intervenor defendant).
