The person who starts a case against another person in a court of law is called the ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Plaintiff
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Defendant | a person against whom a case is brought in a court | The defendant said he had already paid the full rent. |
| (2) Plaintiff (answer) | a person who brings a case against another person in a court of law | The plaintiff told the court that the builder had not handed over her flat even after five years. |
| (3) Witness | a person who saw an event and tells the court what he or she saw | The shopkeeper was the only witness to the accident at the crossing. |
| (4) Bailiff | an official who carries out the orders of a court, such as taking property when a debt is not paid | The bailiff came with a court order and sealed the shop. |