What is COMPLAINANT? Definition of COMPLAINANT in Black's Law Dictionary - Legal dictionary - Glossary of legal terms.
In practice. One who applies to the courts for legal redress; one who exhibits a bill of complaint. This is the proper designation of one suing in equity, though "plaintiff" is often, used in equity proceedings as well as at law. Benefit Ass'n v. Robinson, 147 Ill. 138, 35 N.E. 168.
One who instigates prosecution or who prefers accusation against suspected person. State v. Snyder, 93 N.J.L, 18, 107 A. 167, 168.
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