Criminal law
Rule Of Law. :)
Also described as the concept of limited government. Hold that government and its officers are always subject to and never above the law.
statutory law
Public Law.
Criminal law
The person initiating a law suit is called an Appellant.
In Scottish law, the plaintiff is typically referred to as the "pursuer" in civil cases.
They represent the plaintiff in civil cases against the defendant/respondant.
The government may only exercise its authority over cases that involve protecting public interest. In civil cases, the public does not have any (objective) interest or benefit in the outcome of the case.When a plaintiff "sues" a defendant, the plaintiff is requesting the government's support or advice, and the plaintiff is signing a contract that they will abide by the judge's ruling.
A plaintiff is a person who brings an action against another in a court of law
Defendant
Rule Of Law. :)
Also described as the concept of limited government. Hold that government and its officers are always subject to and never above the law.
plaintiff
statutory law
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."