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