who files or initiates a court case

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List of words for the clue who files or initiates a court case from the crossword:
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WordClue
BOXpackage, case
THE... Who, rock band
LIAROne who tells lies
CHESTcoffer, case
CRAZYnut case
GONERhopeless case
SLAINThose who have been killed
COFFERchest, case
JACKETcase
PALACEcourt, residence
FUNERALceremony for a person who has died
SLACKEROne who procrastinates
AFFLUENTSomebody who is wealthy
HOMEOWNERSomeone who owns a house
ITINERANTOne who travels
MERCENARYsoldier who fights for hire
MINUSCULElower case
TESTIMONYstatements made by a witness in court
ASTRONOMERscientist who studies celestial bodies
INHABITANTsomeone or thing who lives in a place
ZINGwhizz, whish
THE... Who, rock band