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