Davey Jones Law Firm has filed a claim with the court on behalf of its client naming Gaston's Commercial Fabricators Inc.,as the opposing party.Which of the following correctly identifies the title given to Gaston's in the initiating document?

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Gaston's is the opposing party, which means they are being sued, so they fit the definition of a defendant. A plaintiff is the party bringing the lawsuit, a respondent is someone who defends themselves in a legal proceeding, and a petitioner is someone who requests a court order or action.

Davey Jones Law Firm Has Filed a Claim with the Court