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plaintiff
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A person who brings an action; the party who complains or sues in a civil action.
court reporter
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A person who transcribes by shorthand or stenographically takes down testimony during court proceedings, a deposition, or other trial-related proceeding.
party
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A person, business, or government agency actively involved in the prosecution of defense of a legal proceeding.
executor
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A personal representative, named in a will, who administers an estate.
third party complaint
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A petition filed by a defendant against a third party (not presently a party to the suit) which alleges that the third party is liable for all or part of the damages plaintiff may win from defendant.
reasonable person
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A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention, knowledge; intelligence, and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of their own interest ...
demurrer
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A pleading filed by the defendant that the complaint as filed is not sufficient to require an answer.
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