Module 2: Beginning the Lawsuit

Question 1

4 Aspects of a Complaint

Answer 1

1) Jurisdiction (how the court has jurisdiction over the defendants and subj matter)
2) Wrongful Acts
3) Cause of Action
4) Prayer for Relief

Question 2

Ex cause of action in contract case

Answer 2

Breach of contract

Question 3

Ex cause of action in a discrimination case

Answer 3

which antidiscrimination statutes were violated

Question 4

Prayer for relief

Answer 4

Final part of the Complaint in which the plaintiff requests a particular remedy

Question 5

What do plaintiffs usually request in a prayer for relief

Answer 5

sum of money for damages

Question 6

In a complaint, what comes after listing each cause of action

Answer 6

Explanation of how the acts fit the requirements for the COA

Question 7

T/F: The request for relief is only after the last COA

Answer 7

False - the request for relief is repeated for each cause of action

Question 8

T/F: The prayer for relief may vary slightly among the different causes of action

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A copy of the complaint must be served to the defendant w/in ___ days of filing

Answer 9

60

Question 10

T/F: Generally, In order to serve someone, the papers must be physically handed to the defendant

Answer 10

Yes

*exceptions =?

Question 11

Upon service, what document must be filed with the court

Answer 11

“Proof of service” document