A respondent is a person who is called upon to issue a response to a communication made by another. The term is used in legal contexts, in survey methodology, and in psychological conditioning.

Who is a respondent in a case?

A respondent is a person who replies to something such as a survey or set of questions. 60 percent of the respondents said they disapproved of the president's performance. A respondent is someone who has to defend a case in a law court.

What is a respondent in legal terms?

Respondent. The individual, organisation or corporation against whom/which legal proceedings are commenced. Also known as a 'defendant' in admiralty and corporations matters and in some courts. In an appeal it is the party who/ which did not commence the appeal.