Pleadings

In civil procedure, pleadings are formal written documents submitted by parties involved in a legal dispute. These documents outline each party's claims, defenses, and the relevant issues in the case. The main types of pleadings include the complaint, where the plaintiff explains their case, and the answer, where the defendant responds to those claims. Pleadings set the foundation for the case, helping the court understand the dispute and guiding the legal process as it unfolds. Essentially, they help clarify what each side believes happened and what they want from the court.