Adverse party

An adverse party is an opposing party in a lawsuit under an adversary system of law. In general, an adverse party is a party against whom judgment is sought or "a party interested in sustaining a judgment or decree."^[1] For example, the adverse party for a defendant is the plaintiff.^[2]

Adverse party's witnesses

A witness called on behalf of an adverse party is usually an adverse witness.^[3] In general, the examination of an adverse party's witness may include leading questions and follows the rules of cross examination.^[4]

See also

• Adverse
• Adverse possession
• Hostile witness