venue
plaintiff
complaint
allegation
jurisdiction
defendant
answer
default
count
ad damnum
summons
statement of claimed fact
prayer. requested damages/relief from the court.
court having property authority to hear case
must be property served. the lawsuit. petition.
person being sued
person initiating suit
proper/most convenient geographical jurisdiction
notice suit has been filed against a party. requires answer/appearance within specific period of time.
failure to answer/appear timely. can result in automatic judgment against defendant
contains alleged facts, legal theory and what relief is sought
formal response to complaint
