A filed a suit for breach of contract against B. The District court decided in B’s favour. A then appealed to the High Court. The legal terminology for A is appellant, while B would be called
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A filed a suit for breach of contract against B. The District court decided in B’s favour. A then appealed to the High Court. The legal terminology for A is appellant, while B would be called
- Defendant
- Plaintiff
- Respondent
- Accused
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Respondent
In an appeal the party filing it is the appellant and the opposing party is the respondent. B was the defendant at trial but is the respondent before the High Court.
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