What is a Plaintiff?
A plaintiff is a person or entity that brings a lawsuit against another party, known as the defendant. In other words, a plaintiff is the party who initiates legal action, seeking a court order or judgment to resolve a dispute or alleged wrongdoing.
For example, if someone is injured due to another person's negligence, the injured person may bring a lawsuit against the negligent party as the plaintiff. The plaintiff would be the party seeking compensation for their injuries and damages.
In a criminal case, the state or federal government may be the plaintiff, bringing charges against an accused person or entity. In this context, the plaintiff is seeking punishment or penalties for the defendant's alleged crimes.
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