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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 Nevada, 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 against the defendant, the factual basis for the claims, and the specific relief or damages the plaintiff is seeking. Once the complaint is filed, it must be properly served on the defendant, which provides official notice of the lawsuit and the claims being made. Service of process must be done in accordance with Nevada's rules, which typically involve personal delivery to the defendant or an authorized agent. The defendant then has a specific period of time, usually 20 days, to file an answer or other responsive pleading to the complaint. If the defendant fails to respond within the allotted time, the plaintiff may seek a default judgment from the court.

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