Nova Middle Bar Practice Exam

A person who files a lawsuit in civil court is the...?

Plaintiff Defendant Damages Breach

Correct Answer:

Plaintiff

Explanation:

In civil litigation, the person who files the lawsuit is called the plaintiff. They initiate the action by submitting the complaint to the court, laying out the facts and the legal grounds for relief. The defendant is the party being sued. Damages refer to the monetary compensation sought or awarded, and a breach is the violation of a duty or contract—concepts that describe parts of the case rather than who starts it. Thus, the correct term for the initiator is plaintiff.

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