An Answer is the defendant's formal response to a plaintiff's complaint, addressing the accusations and presenting defenses.
A counterclaim is a legal claim brought by the defendant against the plaintiff, asserting an independent cause of action in favor of the defendant.
A litigant is a person or entity who is actively involved in a lawsuit as either a plaintiff or defendant.
Concept requiring one injured by another's breach of agreement or tort to employ reasonable diligence and care to avoid aggravating the injury or increasing the damages. It can also refer to a defendant's request to the court for a reduction in damages owed to the plaintiff.
A plaintiff is an individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit seeking legal remedy in a court of justice for injuries or violations of their rights.
