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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").
How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
Does a defendant have to testify in a civil case?
No, a defendant in a civil case does not have to testify. It is their choice whether or not to take the stand and provide testimony.
Can a witness in civil case be added as defendant?
Not if the case were already underway. You would have file a new or amended lawsuit in order to name the 'witness' as a defendant or co-defendant. it is doubtful that an amended lawsuit would be granted at this point in the proceedings.
What is the significance of each element of a criminal or civil action?
In either case, each element of an allegation must be proven in order for the Plaintiff to prevail. In a criminal case that would be for the defendant to be found guilty and in a civil case that would be for the defendant to be found liable. For details on the elements of each case, please see the related links below.
What are the parties in dispute?
It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.
Can the plaintiff serve the defendant in a legal case?
Yes, the plaintiff can serve the defendant in a legal case by delivering the necessary legal documents to the defendant in accordance with the rules of civil procedure.
Who starts the proceedings in a civil case?
In a civil case, the plaintiff is the party who starts the proceedings by filing a complaint against the defendant.
In Minnesota court the plaintiff charges that the defendant failed to complete plumbing work he also left behind water damage where would this type of case be handled?
This would be in a civil court as breach of contract.
What can you request in a civil case for conversion?
In a civil case for conversion, you can request compensation for the value of the property that was wrongfully taken or used by the defendant.
In a Civil Case the party who brings a case against a Defendant is called?
In a criminal case it is the accuser. In a civil case - think Judge Judy - it is the Plaintiff
In the case The People of the state of Florida v Jones who is the defendant?
The defendant of the case would Jones.
