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defendant The party sued in an action at law.Contrast actions in equity,in which the party sued is called a respondent.Today,these distinctions are largely irrelevant,but they may be encountered when reading old legal decisions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The right of a criminal defendant to receive a fair trial is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U. A principle that requires the government to prove the guilt of a criminal defendant and relieves the defendant of any burden to prove his or her innocence. The right of a criminal defendant to receive a fair trial is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U. |
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