Question

Lee was watching out his kitchen window and saw his neighbor, Sam, reach across the fence with a pole saw and cut down one of Lee's trees. When the tree fell, it landed on Lee's gazebo and damaged it. Lee is furious and sues Sam for the damages. When they go to court, Lee is considered the-

a) Plaintiff
b) Defendant
c) Witness
d) Judge

Answer 1

Lee is considered the plaintiff.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, Lee is suing his neighbor, Sam, for the damages caused by cutting down one of Lee's trees. In a legal case, the party bringing the complaint or accusation is known as the plaintiff. Therefore, the correct answer is a) Plaintiff.