§ 735 ILCS 5/8-2501 Expert Witness Standards

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 735 ILCS 5 > Article VIII > Part 25 - Expert Witness Standards

  • 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.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.