litigant
Example Sentences
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Heppner wasn’t a rogue litigant trying to replace his lawyers with a chatbot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The courts’ primary remedy in such instances is to find the defiant litigant in contempt of court.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025
The judge said it was "most unsatisfactory" that a litigant would attack the jury and accused him of disregarding the court rules.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
Ridley-Thomas’ appellate case marks Watford’s first time appearing as a litigant before his former colleagues since he left the bench in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024
As much as ten pounds sterling could be involved in a suit and there was no appeal from the decision; when larger amounts were involved, the defeated litigant could appeal to the General Court.
From How Justice Grew: Virginia Counties, An Abstract of Their Formation by Hiden, Martha Woodroof
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