Practical Legal Guidance

Plaintiff

The party who institutes a civil suit against another.

Detailed Meaning

The plaintiff is the person who brings a civil action before a court, asserting a cause of action against the defendant and seeking a specific relief.

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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