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 police claimed that reports in the media were slanted against/towards the defendant.
Dunstan: Dunstan: “What happens if the program administrator refuses to certify that the defendant “completed” the program on the grounds that the defendant refused to agree with certain teachings?”
Definitions
noun
- a person who brings an action in a court of law
Examples
The plaintiff had sued one member, Hunter, of a committee of the management of a hospital which had engaged him.
Federal law allows plaintiffs to collect up to $ 100, 000 per infringement.
The consecutive statements, allegations, and counterallegations made in turn by plaintiff and defendant, or prosecutor and accused, in a legal proceeding.
