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Plaintiff

usgb/ˈpleɪntɪf/Volume
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The plaintiff is the starter of the lawsuit, not the defender. SlideWhen John filed his complaint, he became the plaintiff.
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Use 'plaintiff' when referring to civil legal cases, not criminal ones. SlideIn the civil dispute, the plaintiff sought damages for breach of contract.
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Not Always RightPlay
Being the plaintiff doesn’t guarantee being correct or winning the case. SlideThe plaintiff's argument was weak, and he lost the case.