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Pleading

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A quick definition of Pleading:

Pleading is the first step in a lawsuit where both parties tell their side of the story. The person who starts the lawsuit (called the plaintiff) explains what they think the other person did wrong. The other person (called the defendant) then explains why they don't think they did anything wrong. This helps both sides understand what the other is thinking and prepares them for the rest of the lawsuit.

A more thorough explanation:

Pleading is the first step in a lawsuit where both parties formally present their claims and defenses.

The plaintiff submits a complaint stating the reason for the lawsuit. The defendant submits an answer stating their defenses and denials. The defendant may also submit a counterclaim stating a cause of action against the plaintiff.

Pleadings provide notice to both parties about the lawsuit and the other party's intentions.

Pleadings are part of a larger category of procedural rules. In state court, pleadings are generally governed by state procedural rules. In federal court, pleadings are generally governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

For example, if someone sues their neighbor for damaging their property, the plaintiff would submit a complaint stating the reason for the lawsuit. The neighbor would then submit an answer stating their defenses and denials. If the neighbor also believes the plaintiff damaged their property, they may submit a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

Another example would be if a company sues another company for breach of contract. The plaintiff would submit a complaint stating the reason for the lawsuit. The defendant would then submit an answer stating their defenses and denials. If the defendant believes the plaintiff also breached the contract, they may submit a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

These examples illustrate how both parties formally present their claims and defenses in the beginning stage of a lawsuit.

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shaquilleoatmeal
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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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