Legal Players

Question 1

Judge

Answer 1

A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

Question 2

Judicial Assistant

Answer 2

Assistant to the judge.

Question 3

Clerk of the Court

Answer 3

An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge and other judges in overseeing the court’s administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court.

Question 4

Court Reporter

Answer 4

A person employed to transcribe speech from legal proceedings.

Question 5

Magistrate

Answer 5

A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

Question 6

Plaintiff

Answer 6

A person/entity who brings a case against another in a court of law. (aka the person suing or making a claim)

Question 7

Defendant

Answer 7

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Question 8

Appellant

Answer 8

A person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Question 9

Appellee

Answer 9

The respondent in a case appealed to a higher court.

Question 10

Opposing Counsel

Answer 10

Counsel for the adverse party.

Question 11

Co-Counsel

Question 12

Pro-se Party

Answer 12

A person that represents themselves in a civil case.

Question 13

Counsel

Answer 13

aka attorney