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imported>Doug Williamson m (Wiki/Gloss Law/Fin Reg check - added 1 line space before see also) |
imported>Doug Williamson (Added caveat that depends on jurisdiction (not used in Scotland) Source: http://www.scotland-judiciary.org.uk/29/0/Glossary/a#D) |
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Generally, in a civil case, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime. | |||
The use is dependent on jurisdiction (defendant is not used in Scotland). | |||
