If you are Filing the Case as a Plaintiff:
A Plaintiff, also known as a claimant, is the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the Plaintiff is asking the Court for a legal remedy. If successful, the court will issue a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant.

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If you are Defending an Action against you:
In a civil action, a Defendant is the party that has been sued and is required to provide a timely response to the compaint. A Defendant in a civil action usually makes his or her first court appearance voluntarily in response to receipt of the summons and complaints.