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