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In a civil case, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Generally, in a civil case, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
 
The use is dependent on jurisdiction (defendant is not used in Scotland). 





Revision as of 16:59, 23 March 2016

Law.

Generally, in a civil case, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

The use is dependent on jurisdiction (defendant is not used in Scotland).


See also