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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/9-114

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
     If the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses the action, or fails to prove the plaintiff’s right to the possession, judgment for costs shall be entered in favor of the defendant.