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Legal Parties Legal Terms

Definitions of legal party roles including plaintiffs, defendants, third parties, and other participants in legal proceedings.

2 terms in this category

Defendant

The person or entity being sued or accused in a lawsuit. In civil cases, the defendant must respond to the plaintiff's complaint.

Plaintiff

The person or party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party (the defendant) in civil court.

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