Defendant


Definition of "Defendant"

John Miller
  Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty

(1) Civil: Individual against whom a court action is brought by a plaintiff for restitution of property or satisfaction of a complaint. (2) Criminal: Individual accused of a crime such as a real estate developer accused of fraud.


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