Defendant vs Accused We must remember that there is a difference between defendant and accused though the tendency to use the terms defendant and accused synonymously in day-to-day conversations is not uncommon. Of course, it is natural to immediately question if there is actually a distinction between these terms given their usage and the […]
Respondent vs Defendant Though subtle, there is a difference between respondent and defendant; however, the terms ‘Defendant’ and ‘Respondent’ are often used interchangeably and sometimes mistakenly identified as synonyms. It is a fair mistake given that the definitions of respondent and defendant are very similar. In fact, the difference is so subtle that many of […]
Plaintiff vs Defendant Identifying the difference between the terms Plaintiff and Defendant is fairly simple and relatively easy for many. Indeed, fans of Law and Order or any other legal drama are experts at distinguishing the two terms. For those of us who are still a little uncertain of the difference, let’s understand it […]
Civil Law vs Criminal Law What marks a great difference between civil law and criminal law is the notion of punishment. In criminal law, a defendant can be punished in three ways. He can be punished by incarceration in jail or by imposing fine paid to the government or in rare cases by execution or […]
