The person who brings charges against another person in a legal action is called the _________.

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The plaintiff is the person who initiates a legal action and brings charges against another person in court. The defendant is the person who is being accused or sued by the plaintiff. The respondent is a term typically used in reference to appeals where the opposing party in the lower court becomes the respondent in the higher court. Criminal refers to a person who has been found guilty of a crime or offense.

The Person Who Brings Charges Against Another Person in a Legal