Demandant
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[L. Lat. petens.] In practice. The party suing in a real action; the same as plaintiff, (querens) in a personal action. Litt. sect.
195.
He who is actor in a real action; so called, because he demands (petit) lands, &c.
Co. Litt. 127 b.
See Petens, Peto.