What is a defendant and a plaintiff? Anatomy of a Trial video explaining the differences in legal terms
Houston – It seems pretty basic, but knowing the difference between a defendant and a plaintiff is critical in understanding court trials.
We break down those differences in this Anatomy of a Trial video.
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