PETITIONER

By SovConn | October 25, 2013

petitioner. A party who presents a petition to a court or other official body, esp. when seeking relief on appeal. — Also termed (archaically) plaintiff in error. Cf. RESPONDENT(2). [Cases: Appeal and Error  321. C.J.S. Appeal and Error §§ 232–233.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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