LitSup_W2_A2

LitSup_W2_A2 1


UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF

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Plaintiff,

-against-

Defendant.

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Plaintiff, (state Plaintiff’s name), acting by and through his/her/their/its attorney, (state attorney’s name), complaining of the Defendant, upon information and belief:

PARTIES

1. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiff was and still is (identify the plaintiff as an individual [adult or minor], or particular form of business entity), and maintains his/her/their/its principal place of residence at (state principal place of residence)

2. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Defendant, (state defendant’s name), was and still is (identify the plaintiff as an individual [adult or minor], or particular form of business entity) and maintains his/her/their/its principal place of residence at (state principal place of residence)

JURISDICTION and VENUE

3. This Court has jurisdiction to hear this case based upon (set forth the basis for jurisdiction, including the federal statute)

4. Venue is properly placed in this court based upon (set forth the basis for placing venue in this court)

FIRST COUNT

1. (All causes of action are set forth in this portion of the complaint, using full sentences, separately stating and numbering individual facts. There is no need to plead law, only facts, and do not plead conclusions)

SECOND COUNT (if any)

At the conclusion of the individual counts, the ad damnum clause is inserted.

WHEREFORE, plaintiff, (state plaintiff’s name), demands judgment against the defendant, (state the defendant’s name), as follows:

A. On the First Count in the sum of $ (insert the quantum of damage pleaded), plus

interest from (set forth the date upon which statutory interest should be computed);

B. On the Second Count

Respectfully submitted,

Name of Law firm

By: ____________________

(Name of attorney

signing pleading)

Office address & phone #


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