Legal Parties
What is Defendant?
The person or entity being sued or accused in a lawsuit. In civil cases, the defendant must respond to the plaintiff's complaint.
Understanding Defendant
Defendants may include individuals, businesses, government entities, or other organizations. In personal injury cases, defendants are often covered by liability insurance, and the insurance company may handle the defense and any settlement or judgment.
Examples
- 1Driver being sued for causing an accident
- 2Hospital defending against malpractice claims
- 3Manufacturer defending product liability lawsuit
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