nonmovant

Example:The nonmovant in this case was the defendant who did not seek any motion for summary judgment.

Definition:The party against whom a lawsuit is brought, who is accused of wrongdoing, or who is opposing a claim or motion in a legal proceeding.

Example:The nonmovant in this appeal is the respondent who did not object to the lower court's decision.

Definition:In civil procedure, a party against whom a complaint, petition, or other initial pleading is filed. Respondents may be required to provide a response or defense to the claims made against them.

Example:Both parties are litigants, but in this specific phase, only the nonmovant is required to respond with a counter-argument.

Definition:A person or organization involved in a lawsuit, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant.