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Plaintiff usually refers to when someone is bring a civil lawsuit against a defendant (i.e. when money is involved) whereas prosecutor involves the government filing charges against a defendant (usually involves a criminal charge).
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What is the difference between the prosecution and counsel for the defence?
The difference between the prosecution and counsel for defence is that the prosecution is the body that is representing the plaintiff who tries to convice the judge/magistrate that the defendant has committed crime while the counsel for defence is the body that is representing the defendant who tries to convince the judge/magistrate that the defendant has not committed any crime.
What is the difference between plaintiff's and plaintiffs'?
plaintiff's refers to a single plaintiff (possesive) and plaintiffs' refers to more than one plaintiff (possesive)
What is the difference between plaintiff and prosecutor?
they are spelt differently.
Party who begins legal case?
The party that initiates the legal civil proceeding is the Plaintiff. The prosecution initiates the criminal proceedings.
What is the difference between the plaintiff and the defendant?
The plaintiff is the person/organization alleging wrongdoing and asking the court to grant relief (usually in the form of money from the defendant); the defendant is the person/organization that is accused of the wrongdoing.
What is the difference between the prosecution and counsel for the defence?
The difference between the prosecution and counsel for defence is that the prosecution is the body that is representing the plaintiff who tries to convice the judge/magistrate that the defendant has committed crime while the counsel for defence is the body that is representing the defendant who tries to convince the judge/magistrate that the defendant has not committed any crime.
What is the difference between plaintiff's and plaintiffs'?
plaintiff's refers to a single plaintiff (possesive) and plaintiffs' refers to more than one plaintiff (possesive)
How are criminal cases won?
If the prosecution can prove beyond all doubt that the plaintiff committed the crime - the prosecution wins the case, and the plaintiff (now a criminal) is sentenced. If the defence proves that the plaintiff could not have committed the crime - the defence wins and the plaintiff is free to go.
What is the difference between plaintiff and prosecutor?
they are spelt differently.
How do you tell plaintiff in a case just by the name of case?
The first name in a case is the side that is bringing the case and is either the plaintiff or the prosecution.
Plaintiff's claim and order to go to small claims court disposed with disposition of court dismissal- lack of prosecution?
The wording of the question is too cryptic - however - it appears that the Plaintiffs claim was dismissed due to the plaintiff's lack of prosecution (e.g.: The plaintiff failed to appear in court to press their case -or- the plaintiff withdrew their case- etc).
Who were the plaitif and defendant?
the "PLAINTIFF" is the person or party that brings suit against the "DEFENDANT." The term "plaintiff" is applicable only when referring to civil lawsuits otherwise (in criminal law) the plaintiff is referred to as the "PROSECUTION."
Who starts first the plaintiff or the defense?
The plaintiff - their legal representative outlines the case for the prosecution. It's then up to the defence barrister to answer the allegations on behalf of the defendant.
What is malicious prosecution in tort?
malicious prosecution,i would say, is an action for damages against the plaintiff by the defendant on various grounds....but solely out of malice,ill-will,spite....when i mentioned various grounds i meant that they were just excuses that the defendant used to prosecute the plaintiff whereas in fact his main reason was malice. here,the plaintiff and defendant can be old enemies or even competetors in the industrial realm or otherwise.Also, this case of malicious prosecution will not be justified by facts....rather it will be a a case brought about just to injure he plaintiff.
What are two sides in a trial called?
In criminal court. There is the prosecution and the defense.Added: In a civil case it is the Plaintiff and the Defendant
Why does the plaintiff go first?
The Plaintiff goes first because they are the people suing the defendant, which gives them the ability tp go first.
What is the difference btwn plaintiff and defendant?
The plaintiff is the person who brings or files suit and the defendant is the person who is sued by the plaintiff.
