pleadings

/ ˈpliːdɪŋz /

plural noun

1. law (formerly) the formal written statements presented alternately by the claimant and defendant in a lawsuit setting out the respective matters relied upon Official namestatements of case

Example Sentences

These cases create a solid body of precedent for inflicting penalties on attorneys who file abusive pleadings challenging election results.

From Salon

“Unless they were verified pleadings, or like a declaration, they are not something that can be used against Trump,” Rahmani said.

From Salon

This ratio far exceeds the general population of King County, according to the pleadings.

From Seattle Times

"Courts are quite liberal in allowing amendments to pleadings. So the judge will probably let him make the argument. But it doesn't stop the case from going forward."

From Salon

In another close call, a British barkeep refused to serve him past the mandatory closing time despite his pleadings for just one more drink.

From Seattle Times