For Complaint we have terms and definitions in 12 topics. The topics are Asbestos, Child Support, Divorce, Foreclosure, Health Care, Health Insurance, Law, Legal, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury Law, Police and Securities.

Complaint (Asbestos)

The first document filed with the court by the plaintiff stating the factual and legal basis for claiming legal rights against the defendant(s).

Complaint (Child Support)

The formal written document filed in a court whereby the complainant sets forth the names of the parties, the allegations, and the request for relief sought. Sometimes called the initial pleading or petition.

Complaint (Divorce)

The initial pleading filed for divorce with specific grounds states. (see legal process section).

Complaint (Foreclosure)

The original or initial pleading by which an action is commenced; a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged.

Complaint (Health Care)

Members or doctors may make a complaint when there is a disagreement about services, billing, or general procedure.

Complaint (Health Insurance)

A health plan member's expression that his expectations regarding the product or the services associated with the product have not been met.

Complaint (Law)

1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.

Complaint (Legal)

1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.

Complaint (Nursing Home Abuse)

In the legal sense, the document a plaintiff files with the court which contains allegations and damages sought. A complaint generally starts a lawsuit.

Complaint (Personal Injury Law)

A complaint is the legal document filed with a court that formally begins a lawsuit. It sets forth the circumstances of the incident that form the basis of the lawsuit. It also describes the basic nature of the damages suffered by the claimant. The complaint specifies who the parties to the case are -- the plaintiff(s) and the defendant(s). There are very specific rules and deadlines that must be followed when filing a complaint.

Complaint (Police)

A statement under oath whereby a witness accuses an individual of criminal behavior. Although a complaint may trigger an arrest, it is not in itself sufficient in Illinois and most jurisdictions to bring the offender before a criminal court.

Complaint (Securities)

Defined by the NASD as a written statement of a grievance by a customer or his agent, involving persons associated with the member concerning the solicitation, execution, or disposition of funds or securities.

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