INITIATES A CIVIL LAWSUIT BY SETTING FORTH FOR THE COURT A CLAIM FOR RELIEF, INCLUDING THE PLAINTIFF’S THEORIES OF RELIEF (“CAUSES OF ACTION”) AND THE FACTS SUPPORTING EACH CAUSE OF ACTION
EXAMPLES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO): MOTION TO DISMISS, OR MOTION TO STRIKE, OR DEMURRER TO REQUIRE A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT
DEFENDANT’S WRITTEN RESPONSE ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT/ PETITION
EXAMPLES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO): REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS, OR REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, OR INTERROGATORIES (FORM AND SPECIAL), OR DEPOSITIONS, COURT ORDERS (includes subpoenas)
FORMAL PRESENTATION OF FACTS & LAW FOR DETERMINATION OF WINNER PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF EVIDENCE