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The party who initiates a civil suit is the plaintiff, this is the person who filed the complaint against you.

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Who is a plaintiff?

One who seek the justice.Another View: The plaintiff is the person who initiates a court action by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court against a defendant and demanding damages, performance, and/or a court determination of their rights.A plaintiff is sometimes called a petitioner.THey are the party who initiates the court action.


Who initiates a suit?

a plaintiff


Can posted bail be attached in a civil suit?

I have never heard of bail referred to in the context of a civil lawsuit.


Who initiates the lawsuit?

The person initiating a law suit is called an Appellant.


Who were the plaitif and defendant?

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."


When a patient initiates a legal suit is the patient the accuser or defendant?

defendant


Who are the plantiff and the defendant?

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.


What are examples of civil law?

Generically, a civil suit is one that seeks money damages or equitable remedies (such as an injunction). This is on contrast to a criminal suit. A civil suit can be person vs. person, person vs. other legal entity, or legal entity vs. legal entity. A criminal matter always involves a branch the government against another party (such as a state prosecuting someone for homicide). Therefore, a civil suit can be a breach of contract action, or one based upon injuries sustained by a person due to a defective product.


You accepted a plea bargain although you were innocent - can you file for a civil suit?

Not enough information to answer. A civil suit against WHO?


How do you sue someone without insurance after hitting a pedestrian with their motor vehicle?

A suit is a civil action to be fled in a civil court. Either the injured party or their legal representative would need to file the appropriate documents with the civil court of jurisdiction.


Is civil suit and lawsuit the same thing?

A Civil Suit is a type of lawsuit, therefore they are the same. A Civil Suit can be filed by any individual who is looking to file a case against someone for emotional or physical injuries.


Where did you get draft of civil suit?

i want sample of the civil suits

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