Litigant

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

Litigant (noun)

  1. A person or organization involved in a legal case in court, asking for a decision from the judge.
  2. Someone who takes part in a lawsuit, on the side making a claim or the side answering it.

Examples

  • The litigant presented evidence to the court.
  • Each litigant must follow the court rules.