Defendant vs. Movant — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Defendant and Movant
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Defendant
In court proceedings, a defendant is a person who is the party either accused of committing a crime in criminal prosecution or against whom some type of civil relief is being sought in a civil case. Terminology varies from one jurisdiction to another.
Movant
(legal) The party who moves for the judge to rule in favor of a motion.
Defendant
The party against which an action is brought.
Defendant
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
Defendant
(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
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Defendant
(legal) In criminal proceedings, the accused.
Defendant
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive.
With men of courage and with means defendant.
Defendant
Making defense.
Defendant
One who defends; a defender.
The rampiers and ditches which the defendants had cast up.
Defendant
A person required to make answer in an action or suit; - opposed to plaintiff.
Defendant
A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
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