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A preliminary charge made by the state that a person has committed a specified offense.
Ãâó: mova.missouri.org/cjterms.htm
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The formal, written document filed in a court in which the complainant specifies the names of the parties, the allegations, and the relief being sought. This is sometimes called the initial pleading or petition.
Ãâó: www.ocs.state.vt.us/Handbook/glossary.htm
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A written statement that begins a civil lawsuit, in which the plaintiff details the claims against the defendant.
Ãâó: www.uscourts.gov/journalistguide/glossary.html
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A formal document in which a person or administrative agency alleges facts and states what the person is asking for, such as a penalty imposed against someone else.
Ãâó: www.oah.wa.gov/Glossary.htm
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The first pleading in a civil case filed by the plaintiff. It alleges the material facts and legal theories to support the plaintiff's claim against the defendant.
Ãâó: clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/glossary.asp
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