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Question is unclear, because the term "plaintiff" is used exclusively in a civil law cases, and the term "defendant" is used exclusively in a criminal law casea. Which is it? Actually the only thing that anyone can do is try to bring out the lying factor during testimony. If any attorneys are involved - be sure they know about it also.

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