Practical Legal Guidance
Defendant
The party against whom a civil suit is brought.
Detailed Meaning
The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's claims, typically by filing a written statement.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Primary Source: NextCaseHQ Internal Legal Knowledge Draft (general legal knowledge, not independently Bare-Act-verified) (NextCaseHQ)
Relevant Legislation
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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