A plaintiff must first prove that ‘a duty of care existed between the plaintiff and the negligent person or party‘. A duty of care is a legal duty to take reasonable care. How do you establish a case of negligence? Four elements are required to establish a prima facie caseRead More →
The definition of a plaintiff is someone who brings a lawsuit against someone into court. An example of a plaintiff is a wife filing for divorce. … The party in a civil law case who brings the action in a court of law. See also defendant. What is mean byRead More →
Key figures in a courtroom trial are the judge, a court reporter (in superior court), a clerk, and a bailiff. Other central people are the attorneys, the plaintiff, the defendant, witnesses, court interpreters, and jurors. What are the seats in a courtroom called? The bailiff stands (or sits) against oneRead More →
Mistakenly thinking the “victim” is the “plaintiff” in a criminal case is a common misconception. … The person who makes the complaint, often referred to as the victim, is called the “complainant” and not a “plaintiff.” This is true even if the person who reported the incident was not theRead More →
Your spouse’s attorney is not permitted to speak with you directly if you are represented by counsel – nor may your attorney speak with your spouse if he or she is likewise represented – as it may be considered a breach of our ethical and professional rules. Can the defendantRead More →