petitioners
Petitioners are individuals or entities who file a petition with a court or government agency requesting relief, review, or action. The term identifies the party that initiates a petition rather than a formal complaint in all civil matters. The precise remedies sought can vary, ranging from injunctions and writs to formal determinations of legality or eligibility.
Usage varies by jurisdiction. In many common-law systems, petitioners are contrasted with respondents (or defendants) in
In the United States, the term is especially common in appellate practice. A party seeking review by
Procedural aspects: petitions must generally meet pleading requirements, demonstrate standing or statutory authority, and be filed
Etymology and usage: the term derives from Latin petitio, meaning “a request.” While widely used, the designation