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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Plaintiff
A plaintiff is the party who brings a civil action before a court.
The term was traditionally used in civil litigation.
Under modern procedure in England and Wales, the preferred term is “claimant.”
The plaintiff or claimant seeks a legal remedy such as damages or an injunction.
The opposing party in civil proceedings is generally known as the defendant.
A plaintiff is the party who brings a civil action before a court.
The term was traditionally used in civil litigation.
Under modern procedure in England and Wales, the preferred term is “claimant.”
The plaintiff or claimant seeks a legal remedy such as damages or an injunction.
The opposing party in civil proceedings is generally known as the defendant.
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