Litigant vs. Plaintiff — What's the Difference?

A party engaged in a lawsuit.

A plaintiff (Π in legal shorthand) is the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy.

Engaged in a lawsuit.

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law

(legal) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.

The party that institutes a suit in a court.

Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit.

A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit; as, the parties litigant.

One who commences a personal action or suit to obtain a remedy for an injury to his rights; - opposed to defendant.

A person engaged in a lawsuit.

See Plaintive.

(law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation;

A person who brings an action in a court of law