Learning Goal: I’m working on a law writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
A complaint is an important part of the trial process because it states the basis for the lawsuit. A complaint consists of the following:
- Caption
- Statement of jurisdiction
- Allegations
- Prayer for relief
- Signature
- Demand for a jury trial
After reading The Legal Odyssey of Michael Brown: An Anatomy of the Litigation Process in your textbook, draft a complaint for Brown.
When you’re ready to submit, save the document as “FirstInitial_LastName_Assignment_NumberQuestion” (J_Smith_Assignment_10) and upload for review.