Washington Code 7.16.010 – Parties, how designated
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The party prosecuting a special proceeding may be known as the plaintiff and the adverse party as the defendant.
[ 1895 c 65 § 1; RRS § 999.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.16.010
- 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.