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The role of the defendant is drastically different, however. In a lawsuit, the defendantâs aim is to disprove the allegations against him. A major difference between a plaintiff and a defendant is that the plaintiff must present a case. Technically, a defendant could remain silent in a lawsuit and merely leave the burden on the plaintiff. For a defendant to proceed through a lawsuit without presenting any evidence or arguments is not a common strategy.
answer - A pleading by which defendant responds to the plaintiff's complaint. appeal - The bringing of a case to a higher court for review of a lower court's order or judgment. appearance - The formal proceeding by which defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court. appellant - The party appealing a final decision or judgment.