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A lawsuit begins when the person bringing the suit files a complaint. This first step begins what is known as the pleadings stage of the suit. Pleadings are certain formal documents filed with the court that state the parties' basic positions.

the answer to a complaint that is made by the defendant is called. written response.

A lawsuit begins when the person bringing the suit files a complaint. This first step begins what is known as the pleadings stage of the suit. Pleadings are certain formal documents filed with the court that state the parties' basic positions.

In civil cases, the first stage is the filing of a petition or a complaint by the plaintiff stating the legal basis for the lawsuit. The defendant receives a copy of the document and a notice to appear in court. Petitions and complaints both are considered pleadings.

the answer to a complaint that is made by the defendant is called. written response.

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.

In civil cases, the first stage is the filing of a petition or a complaint by the plaintiff stating the legal basis for the lawsuit. The defendant receives a copy of the document and a notice to appear in court. Petitions and complaints both are considered pleadings.

You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served.

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.

Usually, the first document filed in a lawsuit is the complaint (or petition), which provides an outline of the plaintiff's case against the defendant.

Usually, the first document filed in a lawsuit is the complaint (or petition), which provides an outline of the plaintiff's case against the defendant.

You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served.

A “complaint” is a document that describes what the plaintiff wants (money or some other type of relief) and why she believes she is entitled to that relief. It also identifies the “defendant” (the party being sued). When the plaintiff files the complaint, she will pay a filing fee to the court.

Usually, the first document filed in a lawsuit is the complaint (or petition), which provides an outline of the plaintiff's case against the defendant.

A reply is a document filed by the original plaintiff in response to the defendant's cross-complaint.

Usually, the first document filed in a lawsuit is the complaint (or petition), which provides an outline of the plaintiff's case against the defendant.

A plaintiff starts a civil action by filing a pleading called a complaint. A complaint must state all of the plaintiff's claims against the defendant, and must also specify what remedy the plaintiff is seeking. After receiving the complaint, the defendant must respond with an answer.

A “complaint” is a document that describes what the plaintiff wants (money or some other type of relief) and why she believes she is entitled to that relief. It also identifies the “defendant” (the party being sued). When the plaintiff files the complaint, she will pay a filing fee to the court.

A reply is a document filed by the original plaintiff in response to the defendant's cross-complaint.

A plaintiff starts a civil action by filing a pleading called a complaint. A complaint must state all of the plaintiff's claims against the defendant, and must also specify what remedy the plaintiff is seeking. After receiving the complaint, the defendant must respond with an answer.