28 CFR 71.13 – Parties to the hearing
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(a) The parties to the hearing shall be the defendant and the authority.
Terms Used In 28 CFR 71.13
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(b) Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3730(c)(5), a private plaintiff under the False Claims Act may participate in these proceedings to the extent authorized by the provisions of that Act.