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Beheh

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A complaint consists of several sections.
 
  Give the name of each section of a
  complaint, and explain what is included in each.

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  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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AmberC1996

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Answer to Question 1

A complaint includes the following sections:

CaptionThe heading, which identifies the name of the court, the title of the action, the names of the parties, designation of the document as a complaint, and space for the docket number to be inserted.
Jurisdictional allegationsAssertio ns proving that the court has the jurisdiction (or authority) to hear and decide the case.
General allegationsThe body of the complaint chronologically outlining the events giving rise to the plaintiff's claim(s).
Prayer for reliefA paragraph at the end of the complaint, with which the plaintiff requests that the court enter a judgment for the plaintiff and grant appropriate relief, such as money damages.
SignatureA line following the prayer for relief where the attorney signs his name to indicate that he has read the complaint and that the facts alleged are true to the best of his knowledge.
Demand for jury trialA request by the plaintiff for a jury trial.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE




Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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