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complaint

A complaint is the original or initial pleading by which a legal action is commenced under the Codes and Rules of Civil Procedure.

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The pleading sets forth a claim for relief that includes (1) a short and plain statement of the grounds upon which the court has jurisdiction, (2) a short and plain statement of the claim stating that the pleader is entitled to relief, and (3) a demand for judgment for the relief sought.