plaintiff

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The plaintiff is the person or entity who files a complaint to bring a legal dispute to court for decision.

Oregon Judicial Department ¹

See also answer, complaint, defendant, pleadings
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A person or business that files a formal complaint with the court.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ²

See also burden of proof, complaint, damages, declaratory judgment, default judgment, defendant, lawsuit, wage garnishment
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A person who brings an action such as a complaint or suit in a civil case. Also, the plaintiff is the prosecution (typically identified as the " State of Oregon") in a criminal case.

Oregon Secretary of State Archives Division ³

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