Prevailing Party (Noun)
Meaning
The party in a lawsuit who obtains a judgment in their own favor.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The court ordered the defendant to pay the prevailing party's attorney's fees and costs associated with the lawsuit.
- The prevailing party in the employment discrimination case was awarded significant damages and reinstatement to her former position.
- After a lengthy trial, the jury delivered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, making her the prevailing party in the dispute.
- As the prevailing party, the company was entitled to recover its court costs and expenses from the defendant.
- The prevailing party in the contract dispute was awarded specific performance, requiring the defendant to fulfill its obligations under the agreement.