Pleadings

1 What it means

The formal written statements of each party's case, mainly the plaint and the written statement.

2 Use it in a sentence

Evidence beyond the pleadings is usually not allowed.

3 Make it stick

Write your own sentence using Pleadings about a case or topic you are studying this week, then check it against the meaning above.

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