Petitioner vs. Plaintiff

Petitionernoun

(legal) Someone who presents a petition to a court.

Petitionernoun

One who presents a petition.

Petitionernoun

one praying humbly for something;

Petitionernoun

someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right

Petitioner

A petitioner is a person who pleads with governmental institution for a legal remedy or a redress of grievances, through use of a petition.

Plaintiffnoun

(legal) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.

Plaintiffnoun

One who commences a personal action or suit to obtain a remedy for an injury to his rights; - opposed to defendant.

Plaintiffadjective

See Plaintive.

Plaintiffnoun

a person who brings an action in a court of law

Plaintiffnoun

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

Plaintiff

A plaintiff (Π in legal shorthand) is the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy.