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