Co-respondent (Noun)
Meaning
The codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The court summoned John as the co-respondent in the divorce case of his alleged lover, Sarah.
- During the divorce trial, the plaintiff's lawyer questioned the co-respondent, Alex, about his relationship with the defendant.
- As the co-respondent, Emily's involvement in the divorce case was a crucial factor in determining the defendant's grounds for divorce.
- The defendant accused her estranged husband of using their children's nanny as the co-respondent in a fabricated claim of adultery.
- In the divorce proceedings, the co-respondent, Jack, denied any wrongdoing, claiming the accusations were mere speculation.