Legal Parties
What is Plaintiff?
The person or party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party (the defendant) in civil court.
Understanding Plaintiff
In personal injury cases, the plaintiff is typically the person who was injured and is seeking compensation. The plaintiff bears the burden of proving their case by a preponderance of the evidence.
Examples
- 1Accident victim suing the at-fault driver
- 2Patient suing a hospital for medical malpractice
- 3Consumer suing a manufacturer for product defects
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