litigant
nounUK /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
US /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/
A person who is part of a fight in court.
The litigant told the judge his side of the story.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Someone who takes a disagreement to a court to be settled.
Both litigants waited for the jury to decide.
3. A person who is being sued or who is suing someone.
The litigant hired a lawyer to defend her.
4. A person involved in a legal case.
Each litigant must follow the court's rules.