The party prosecuting a special proceeding may be known as the plaintiff, and the adverse party as the defendant.
Of Special Proceedings of a Civil NaturePreliminary Provisions
Section § 1063
This law section states that in a special type of legal case called a 'special proceeding,' the person bringing the action is called the plaintiff, and the person opposing it is called the defendant.
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Section § 1064
The law states that in a special proceeding, which is a type of legal process, a judgment is the final decision regarding the rights of those involved. It also mentions that the definitions of a 'motion' and an 'order' in a regular civil legal case apply to similar actions in these special proceedings.
A judgment in a special proceeding is the final determination of the rights of the parties therein. The definitions of a motion and an order in a civil action are applicable to similar acts in a special proceeding.
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