Question

what is the term for a person who thinks he/she has been wronged by another party?
a complainant
b defendant
c plaintiff
d prosecution
the ___ phase is when the plaintiff and defendant share information and documents regarding their case.
a appeal
b cross
c discovery
d trial
preponderance of evidence means that most - not \all\- people on the jury must rule for the ___.
a attorney
b defense
c judge
d plaintiff

Explanation:

First Question

• A "Complainant" is a person who makes a complaint, but in legal terms, the one who thinks they've been wronged and initiates a civil case is a "Plaintiff". A "Defendant" is the one being accused, "Prosecution" is in criminal cases representing the state. So the correct term for a person who thinks they've been wronged by another party (in civil context) is Plaintiff.

• The "discovery" phase in a lawsuit is when both parties (plaintiff and defendant) exchange information, documents, etc., related to the case. "Appeal" is for challenging a verdict, "cross" (like cross - examination) is part of trial, and "trial" is the main hearing phase. So the phase where they share information is discovery.

• "Preponderance of evidence" is the standard in civil cases where the plaintiff needs to show that it's more likely than not their claim is true. So most of the jury must rule for the plaintiff. "Attorney" is a lawyer, "defense" is the side of the defendant, "judge" doesn't get ruled for in this context.

Answer:

C. Plaintiff

Second Question