Summons & Complaint

Summons - A Writ notifying the defendant that suit has been filed against them. This Writ is accompanied by a copy of the Complaint.

Complaint - Sometimes called a Petition, the Complaint is the first pleading on the part of the Plaintiff. Each complaint must contain or specify:

1. The name of the court in which action is brought, establishing the proper jurisdiction.
2. Title of the cause of action:
   • money due on open account
   • money due on Promissory note
   • money due on contract
   • repossession or replevin of merchandise
   • foreclosure on real estate
3. Correct legal name of Plaintiff and Defendant.
4. Concise statement of the facts constituting a cause of action with each allegation distinctly numbered.
5. Demand for the relief sought by Plaintiff.