Question

Who's the respondent in a federal court?

Answer 1

Answer:

the judge or lawyer

Explanation:

depends on who's supposed to be talking

Answer 2

Answer:

The respondent is the party against whom a petition is filed, especially one on appeal. The respondent can be either the plaintiff or the defendant from the court below, as either party can appeal the decision thereby making themselves the petitioner and their adversary the respondent