Defendant in Error Law and Legal Definition
A defendant in error is a party to whom a write of error is issued. A writ of error is issued by an appellate court ordering a lower court judge to send the case record for review and examination. The aim of this writ is to get a reversal of the lower court's judgment. After the final judgment on the merits of the action, the writ of error is a common remedy used by an unsuccessful party.
