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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.
Accused: formally charged but not yet tried for committing a crime; the person who has been charged may also be called the defendant. Acquittal: a judgment of court, based on the decision of either a jury or a judge, that a person accused is not guilty of the crime for which he has been tried.