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A civil case usually involves the private interests—such as property or money claims—of a person or company. It could also be a family case involving guardianship, parenting time and support of children. The side making the claim, or suing, is the “claimant.” The side responding to the claim, or defending, is the “respondent” or "defendant.” The notice you receive to be a witness in a civil case will show the names of both sides: the plaintiff and the respondent or defendant. | A civil case usually involves the private interests—such as property or money claims—of a person or company. It could also be a family case involving guardianship, parenting time and support of children. The side making the claim, or suing, is the “claimant.” The side responding to the claim, or defending, is the “respondent” or "defendant.” The notice you receive to be a witness in a civil case will show the names of both sides: the plaintiff and the respondent or defendant. | ||
In a criminal case, the notice will list Regina and the name of the accused person. Regina means Queen in Latin and because the Queen is Canada's head of state; her name represents the community in a criminal trial. Crown Counsel, also called the prosecutor, is the lawyer acting for the community to | In a criminal case, the notice will list Regina and the name of the accused person. Regina means Queen in Latin and because the Queen is Canada's head of state; her name represents the community in a criminal trial. Crown Counsel, also called the prosecutor, is the lawyer acting for the community to make—or prosecute—the case against the accused person. Defense Counsel is the lawyer for the accused person. | ||
==How do you prepare for court?== | ==How do you prepare for court?== | ||
