The term "respondant" usually refers to a person in a civil court trial against whom the legal action is initiated. In a criminal case, a 'respondant' would be referred to as the 'defendant.'
Yes. The Petitioner (or Appellant) brings his or her case against the Respondent (or Appellee). The Petitioner is the one who files a petition for a writ of certiorari.
Usually, this means the...
You need to consult with the attorney who represented you in the matter. She/he knows what type of case you are referring to, whether attorney's fees are allowed under state laws and the likelihood...
The respondent in Tinker v. Des Moines was the Des Moines Independent Community School District. The petitioners were John F. Tinker, Christopher Eckhardt (high school students), and Mary Beth...