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* [[Civil law]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:55, 15 July 2021
Law.
Generally:
- In a civil case, the person complained against
- In a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Use is dependent on jurisdiction.
For example, they are sometimes known as the 'defender' in a civil case, or the 'accused' in criminal cases.
