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PLAINTIFF is the party who initiates a lawsuit in court, seeking legal remedy or compensation from the defendant for alleged wrongdoing.
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A PLAINTIFF is the person or entity who brings a legal action or lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a civil court. The plaintiff initiates proceedings by filing a complaint, alleging that they have suffered damages or injury due to the defendant's actions or negligence. In criminal cases, the equivalent role is typically filled by the state or prosecution. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof in civil cases, usually requiring proof by "preponderance of evidence" rather than "beyond reasonable doubt."Key aspects of being a plaintiff:
The word plaintiff derives from Old French plaintif, meaning "complaining, lamenting," from plaindre "to complain, lament." This comes from Latin plangere meaning "to strike, beat the breast in grief, lament." The legal sense developed in the 14th century, replacing the older term "complainant" in many jurisdictions. The connection between grief/complaint and legal action reflects the role of courts in addressing grievances. The ending "-iff" is characteristic of legal terminology borrowed from Law French.
•In some jurisdictions, multiple plaintiffs can join in a class action lawsuit
•The plaintiff's name typically appears first in case citations (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education)
•Self-represented plaintiffs are called "pro se" litigants in the US legal system
•The symbol π (pi) is sometimes used as shorthand for "plaintiff" in legal documents
"The plaintiff presented compelling evidence that the company had violated safety regulations."
"As the plaintiff in the copyright infringement case, the artist sought both damages and an injunction."
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Total base points: 17 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 6
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