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Commonly Asked Questions about Plaintiff Documents

What is the initial document filed by a plaintiff in a lawsuit called?

common count: a claim for money owed. complaint: Papers filed with the court by a plaintiff to start a lawsuit. A complaint sets out facts and legal claims (called causes of action). In some types of cases, it is called a petition.

What is the initial document that starts the litigation process?

A lawsuit starts when a plaintiff files a complaint. The complaint states the facts of the case, the laws that were violated, the harm done, and the outcome or relief that sought.

What is the legal document filed by the plaintiff?

Information for Plaintiffs/Petitioners When you file a lawsuit, you will usually file a petition or a complaint. You also will almost always need a summons. And, in most civil cases, you will need a Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010).

What is the first document that a plaintiff files to initiate a lawsuit?

To begin a civil lawsuit in federal court, the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and serves a copy of the complaint on the defendant.

What is the first document filed in a lawsuit?

Filing a Complaint The first document filed in a lawsuit is usually a pleading called a complaint or a petition. Its essential in various types of cases.

What is a plaintiff example?

John is seriously injured and he files a car accident lawsuit against Linda to recover additional damages that arent covered by insurance. In this example, John is the plaintiff and Linda is the defendant. Because the plaintiff files the lawsuit, the plaintiff is responsible for drafting the complaint.

What is the document that initiates the lawsuit called?

complaint: In civil cases, a written statement filed by the plaintiff that starts a case. Says what the plaintiff thinks the defendant did and asks the court for help. Also called the initial pleading or petition. A complaint is also used to start a criminal case.