Claimant vs. Plaintiff — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Claimant and Plaintiff
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Definitions
Claimant
A person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit
One in four eligible claimants failed to register for a rebate
Plaintiff
A plaintiff (Π in legal shorthand) is the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy.
Claimant
A party that makes a claim, especially one that is legally cognizable.
Plaintiff
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law
The plaintiff commenced an action for damages
Claimant
One who claims; one who makes a claim.
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Plaintiff
The party that institutes a suit in a court.
Claimant
(UK) A person receiving money from the government, in a form of unemployment benefits, disability benefits or similar.
Plaintiff
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
Claimant
(legal) The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court.
Plaintiff
One who commences a personal action or suit to obtain a remedy for an injury to his rights; - opposed to defendant.
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Claimant
One who claims; one who asserts a right or title; a claimer.
Plaintiff
See Plaintive.
Claimant
Someone who claims a benefit or right or title;
Claimants of unemployment compensation
He was a claimant to the throne
Plaintiff
A person who brings an action in a court of law
