Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A corespondent is someone who responds to a legal petition or appeal. In family law, it can refer to the person accused of committing adultery in a divorce case. In general, it is a party who is responding to a legal action taken against them.
Definition: A co-party who responds to a petition or appeal. In family law, the person accused of committing adultery in a divorce suit.
These examples illustrate how a corespondent is a party who must respond to a legal action or accusation made against them. In a divorce case, the corespondent is the person accused of committing adultery, and they must respond to the allegations made against them. Similarly, during an appeal, the respondent is the party who must respond to the appeal made against them.