Question

Sandra has pressed charges against her neighbor, Alexander, for causing damage to her property. Sandra has hired Mr. Rockwell to fight her case. On the other hand, Alexander has hired Mr. Lawson to defend him during the trial. In the given scenario, who plays the role of the plaintiff?

Answer 1

Sandra is the plaintiff and Alexander is the defendant. In a civil suit (when someone sues someone else) there is always a plaintiff and a defendant. It is easy to remember who is who because the defendant has to be defended.