equitable plaintiff

equitable plaintiff
Broadly, the plaintiff in an action or suit in equity. Precisely, the holder of the beneficial interest where a suit has been instituted by or in the name of the holder of the legal title as nominal plaintiff for the benefit of the owner of the beneficial interest. 39 Am J1st Parties § 15.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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