Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Definition: A part of an indictment or complaint that charges the suspect or defendant with a distinct offense or claim. It can be a statement of a distinct claim in a complaint or similar pleading.
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These examples illustrate how a count can be used in different legal contexts, such as in a plaintiff's pleading for debt or in an indictment charging the suspect with a distinct offense. A general count is a count that states the plaintiff's claim without undue particularity, while a special count is a section of a pleading in which the plaintiff's claim is stated with great particularity. Multiple counts refer to several separate causes of action or charged offenses contained in a single pleading or indictment.