Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Explanation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the most accurate explanation of what the positioning of the names tells us about the case of Baxter v Hirst (2012) , a civil (non-family) case being heard at first instance?

A) Baxter is the claimant and Hirst is the defendant.
B) Baxter is the plaintiff and Hirst is the defendant.
C) Baxter is the claimant and Hirst is the respondent.
D) Baxter is the applicant and Hirst is the defendant.