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plaintiff's petition or complaint

The plaintiff’s petition or complaint is the document filed with the court and delivered to the defendant (served) that initiates a lawsuit and puts the defendant on notice of the plaintiff’s claims against the defendant and the relief the plaintiff is asking the court to award (usually money or injunctive relief).

In New Hampshire, the plaintiff's petition or complaint is the initial legal document filed with a court to start a civil lawsuit. This document outlines the plaintiff's allegations and the legal basis for the claims against the defendant, as well as the specific relief or damages the plaintiff is seeking, which could be monetary compensation, injunctive relief, or other forms of relief. Once the complaint is filed, it must be properly served on the defendant, which provides official notice of the lawsuit and the claims contained within. Service of process must be carried out in accordance with New Hampshire's rules of civil procedure, which dictate how and when documents must be delivered to ensure the defendant is informed and has an opportunity to respond. The defendant then has a set period of time after being served to file an answer or other response to the complaint with the court.

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