Plaint

1 What it means

The written statement of claim that starts a civil suit. It sets out the facts, the cause of action and the relief claimed, under Order VII of the CPC.

2 Use it in a sentence

The plaint was returned because it did not show how the court had territorial jurisdiction.

3 Make it stick

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