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- An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.
U.S. Courts - Cite This Source - This Definition - In an Adversary Proceeding, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
U.S. Courts - Cite This Source - This Definition - adversary proceeding, answer, complaint, contested matter, court reporter, docket, plaintiff, pro se, straight bankruptcy
- The person defending a suit.
US District Court - Northern District of NY - Cite This Source - This Definition - In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Administrative Office of the United States Courts - Cite This Source - This Definition - Appearance, Attorney of record, Court costs, dismissal, intervention, Request for production of documents, Third party complaint, Without prejudice
- The defendant is the person who the case is brought against.
Rosen Law Firm - Cite This Source - This Definition - Affidavit, Alias summons, complaint, Counterclaim, debt, jurisdiction, Net, plaintiff, Settlement conference