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