Complaint

1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.

A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

A written statement filed by the plaintiff that initiates a civil case, stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant and requesting relief from the court.

A written communication primarily expressing a grievance against an insurance company or agent.

This is the legal document, signed under oath by the plaintiff or her/his authorized agent, notifying the Court and the defendant what facts form the basis for the plaintiff’s eviction action lawsuit.

A pleading that is filed to initiate a lawsuit or adversary proceeding.

A legal written document by a person bringing a civil lawsuit stating his or her claims against the defendant. Also, the written document charging an alleged criminal defendant.

A written statement of the essential facts of the offense charged, made upon oath before a magistrate judge.

Complaint means a person or entity who begins a lawsuit by filing a complaint and is usually called the plaintiff, or in some cases the petitioner.