Many lawyers think that everyone knows the difference between a plaintiff and defendant. However, the truth is that it is a confusing distinction for many non-lawyers (or normal people, as I like to call them) to make. Today, I am going to simplify the difference between the two titles and clear up any confusion that might be floating around online. Plaintiff The Plaintiff is the person, persons, or business that is suing another party or parties. If you are the Plaintiff,