Defendant - An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.⏎
Exclusionary rule - Doctrine that says evidence obtained in violation of a criminal defendant's constitutional or statutory rights is not admissible at trial.⏎
Creditor - A person to whom or business to which the debtor owes money or that claims to be owed money by the debtor.⏎
Dismissal without prejudice - Court action that allows the later filing.⏎
Confirmation - Approval of a plan of reorganization by a bankruptcy judge.⏎