Matching Pairs Litigation Term - FilingOnline version match these terms to their definitions by Nicole Smith 1 answer 2 summons 3 default 4 count 5 venue 6 jurisdiction 7 plaintiff 8 complaint 9 allegation 10 defendant 11 ad damnum person initiating suit failure to answer/appear timely. can result in automatic judgment against defendant formal response to complaint court having property authority to hear case person being sued proper/most convenient geographical jurisdiction contains alleged facts, legal theory and what relief is sought statement of claimed fact notice suit has been filed against a party. requires answer/appearance within specific period of time. must be property served. the lawsuit. petition. prayer. requested damages/relief from the court.