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