Question

In the trial of Amos v. Smith, John Amos allegedly burglarized Amanda Smith’s home. What role does each person play in the trial?

Answer 1

Amos is the defendant; Smith is the plaintiff.

Answer 2

As John Amos allegedly burglarized Amanda Smith's home, he is the defendant. On the other hand, Amanda Smith is the plaintiff.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a criminal proceeding, the plaintiff is the person who denounces another to the authorities for a crime he has committed. Generally, the plaintiff is the one who suffers in person the committed crime, for example, in a robbery the plaintiff is the owner of the stolen thing.

On the other hand, the defendant is the person who is accused of committing the crime, and must prove to the judge his innocence in the case he is accused.