Which of the following statements is the most accurate explanation of what the positioning of the names tells us about the case of Baxter v Hirst (2012), a civil (non-family) case being heard at first instance?

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In civil cases, particularly in jurisdictions like the UK, the party initiating the case is referred to as the claimant, and the party against whom the case is brought is known as the defendant. The naming convention Baxter v Hirst indicates Baxter is the claimant bringing the case against Hirst, the defendant.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Explanation