- 1 Marks
Question
In a civil action, the person that is sued is known as
A. The accused
B. The defendant
C. The dependant
D. The claimant
E. The respondent
Answer
Answer:
B. The defendant
Explanation:
In civil litigation, the person being sued is referred to as the defendant. This term is used to identify the individual or entity that must respond to the complaint or lawsuit filed against them.
- Tags: Civil Action, Defendant, Legal Terminology
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: The Nigerian Legal System
- Series: MAY 2016
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins