Who feels they have been wronged in a legal conflict?

The plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit and feels that they have been wronged or harmed by the actions of another party, referred to as the defendant. The legal process is set into motion by the plaintiff's belief that they have a legitimate claim for relief due to some form of perceived injustice or injury. This is a fundamental aspect of civil litigation, where the plaintiff seeks to have their grievances recognized and rectified through the legal system. In contrast, the defendant is the one being accused or sued, while the attorney serves as a legal representative for either the plaintiff or the defendant, and the witness typically provides testimony relevant to the case but does not have personal grievances in the legal conflict.