The Opponent in a Court Case; Person Being Sued

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Australia, Group 1019, Puzzle 4 (Quintus Servinton).

Question is: The Opponent in a Court Case; Person Being Sued

and the answer is: LITIGANT

Word Meaning:

LITIGANT — (law) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.

Definitions from Wiktionary.