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(In the trial court, the first name listed is the plaintiff, the party bringing the suit. The name following the “v” is the defendant. If the case is appealed, as in this example, the name of the petitioner (appellant) is usually listed first, and the name of the respondent (appellee)Read More →

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The party that appeals a ruling (regardless of whether it’s the plaintiff or defendant) is called the “appellant.” The other party responding to the appeal is called the “appellee.” Counterclaims. If a defendant is sued by a plaintiff, the defendant can turn around and assert a claim against the plaintiff.Read More →