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A person charged with a crime is being brought to the CRIMINAL courts by the state. If convicted that person may be fined or sent to prison.
A person being sued is being brought to the CIVIL courts by another legal person. The side which loses the case will have to pay costs and perhaps make restitution to the person who wins.
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In civil cases what is the person being sued called?
Defendant. He has to defend him self against the plaintiff's accusation.
In a civil case what is the person bringing the case called?
Petitioner
What is the person bringing the case called in a civil case?
Petitioner
In a trial by jury the defendant is the person that?
Has been charged with a crime in a criminal case or is the person being sued in a civil case.
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 a civil case the injured party is called the?
Plantiff
Can a person still sue in a civil court if they plead guilty in a criminal case?
Yes, a person can still sue in a civil court even if they plead guilty in a criminal case. A guilty plea in a criminal case does not prevent the individual from pursuing a civil lawsuit related to the same incident. However, the outcome of the criminal case, such as a conviction, may affect the civil case, as the guilty plea can be used as evidence in the civil proceedings.
How would you describe a defendant in a civil case?
The person that commited the crime
Is the municipal court case civil or criminal?
The municipal court case can be either civil or criminal, depending on the nature of the legal issue being addressed.
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.
The person the case is against is called the?
The person a case is held against is the "Defendant". The person holding the case against them is known as the "Plaintiff".
Who is the plaintiff in a civil case?
the person who files against you. the complainant
