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When you file a lawsuit, you will usually file a petition or a complaint. You also will almost always need a summons. And, in most civil cases, you will need a Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010).
To begin a civil lawsuit in federal court, the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and ?serves? a copy of the complaint on the defendant.
Each party in a lawsuit files initial papers, known as ?pleadings.? The pleadings explain each party's side of the dispute. The Complaint: Litigation begins when the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and formally delivers a copy to the defendant.
Write and file an answer. The ?answer? is your written response to the claims made against you. You must file an answer with the court that issued the summons or citation. If you fail to answer, you could lose the case without ever having the opportunity to tell your side of the story.
Pleadings. Each party in a lawsuit files initial papers, known as ?pleadings.? The pleadings explain each party's side of the dispute. The Complaint: Litigation begins when the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and formally delivers a copy to the defendant.