The defendant may also assert counterclaims for damages or equitable relief against the plaintiff. It involved an agreement on resolving the dispute between the plaintiff and the defendant. It is the document in which the defendant answers the allegations raised by the plaintiff. English libel law places the burden of proof on the defendant rather than the plaintiff. This applies to both a winning plaintiff (copyright owner) and a winning defendant (accused infringer). Reduction by means of a unique judgement between both the plaintiff and the defendant. The court therefore upheld a judgment for the plaintiff. Monsanto engaged in high-profile lawsuits, as both plaintiff and defendant. The prosecutor should not be confused with a plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel. The lawsuit was settled in favor of the plaintiff. The jury determined that six faxes were sent to each plaintiff. The prosecution/plaintiff calls their witnesses first. She was sued for payment for publicity work the plaintiff had done for her. After much argument, the judge resolves the case by marrying the lovely plaintiff himself. In 1980 a civil suit was settled for $7,500 to each plaintiff.