Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Plaintiff (/ˈpleɪntɪf/), from the Old French plaintif (accusing), is a term used in legal contexts to refer to the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy, and if successful, the court will issue judgment in favor of the plaintiff and make the appropriate court order (e.g., an order for damages).
Etymology
The word plaintiff comes from the Old French plaintif (accusing). The word plaint is an anglicization of the Old French plainte and, ultimately, the Latin plangere (to lament).
Related Terms
- Defendant: The party against whom the plaintiff seeks to file a lawsuit.
- Complaint: The legal document that the plaintiff files to begin a lawsuit.
- Summons: A document that is served to the defendant, notifying them of the lawsuit.
- Litigation: The process of taking legal action; the process in which the plaintiff and defendant are engaged.
- Tort: A civil wrong that causes a claimant (plaintiff) to suffer loss or harm.
- Damages: A sum of money awarded to the plaintiff if the lawsuit is successful.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plaintiff
- Wikipedia's article - Plaintiff
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