Terms Used In Tennessee Code 20-12-102

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

Litigation taxes shall be payable as required by §§ 67-4-602 – 67-4-606. A successful plaintiff in any civil action shall be reimbursed by the defendant for any litigation tax incurred, in the same manner as are costs.