In all civil actions, the complaining party shall be known as the plaintiff and the adverse party as the defendant.

Source

  • R.S.1867, Code § 3, p. 394;
  • R.S.1913, § 7561;
  • C.S.1922, § 8504;
  • C.S.1929, § 20-102;
  • R.S.1943, § 25-102.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-102

  • 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.