A lot of the terminology used by the court and attorneys is hard to understand. Is there a glossary?
SOME BASIC DEFINITIONS: Plaintiffs and defendants in court cases generally are referred to as the “parties” or “litigants.” The plaintiff asserts a claim or right protected by law against the defendant; the defendant generally denies the claim or right, and the court determines whether the asserted claims or rights have merit. The great majority of litigants who appear in this court are represented by an attorney who has been trained in the law and is familiar with the applicable court rules and procedures. Parties or litigants who are not represented by licensed attorneys and who elect to represent themselves generally are referred to as pro se parties or pro se litigants. Likewise, plaintiffs or defendants who represent themselves generally are referred to as pro se plaintiffs or pro se defendants. For more terms, click here.
