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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 Wyoming, 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, which could be monetary compensation, injunctive relief, or other remedies. 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 carried out in accordance with Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, which dictate how and when the defendant must be notified. After being served, the defendant has a specific time frame, typically 20 days, to respond to the complaint, either by answering the allegations or by filing a motion to dismiss or other preliminary motions.

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