A Missouri Civil Complaint is a legal document used to initiate a civil lawsuit in the state of Missouri. It is the first step in the litigation process and is filed in the appropriate court to begin the lawsuit. The Complaint sets out the facts and legal claims of the Plaintiff (the person or entity initiating the lawsuit). The Complaint must be served on the Defendant (the person or entity being sued) and include instructions on how the Defendant should respond. The types of Missouri Civil Complaint are: Contract Dispute, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Property Damage, Breach of Warranty, Libel/Slander, and Fraud.