Pleading
/ˈpliːdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written statement of a party's claims or defenses filed with the court.
The plaintiff submitted the initial pleading to start the lawsuit.
Forms
- pleadings
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Commentary
Pleadings set the issues for trial; precision in drafting is crucial to clearly define claims and defenses.
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