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Directions: Choose the best option. Any party to a suit, whether plaintiff or defendant, is called a

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Directions: Choose the best option.

Any party to a suit, whether plaintiff or defendant, is called a
  1. Accused
  2. Plaintiff
  3. Litigant
  4. Complainant

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Litigant
Every party to a suit, plaintiff or defendant, is a litigant. A plaintiff is only the party who sues, and accused and complainant are criminal-law terms.

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