defendant vs plaintiff
Definitions
noun
- a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Examples
The defendant was released on bail until his trial next year.
The defendant cannot justify one libel by proving the truth of another distinct libel.
They have worked in the media for many years and are well versed in the pain thresholds of defendant libel lawyers.
Definitions
noun
- a person who brings an action in a court of law
Examples
Federal law allows plaintiffs to collect up to $ 100, 000 per infringement.
If he fails to do so, he is held liable, whereas in an action for negligence the legal burden in most cases remains throughout on the plaintiff.
These damages are measured by how much the libelous statements lower the plaintiff's reputation.
