Pleading is one of the first stages of a lawsuit.In a pleading, the parties formally submit their claims and the defenses against the opposition’s claims. The parties can make specific pleas, such as a guilty plea or a not guilty plea. Pleadings usually do not include evidence for and against the claims, which are presented later in the lawsuit. . Generally, the plaintiff submits a complaint ... More @Wikipedia
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