pleadings

British

/ ˈpliːdɪŋz /

plural noun

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

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The judge reviewed all the pleadings, spoke to the victim’s family, and agreed that the negotiation was “a proper remedy” under the circumstances.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2024

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

From Salon • May 6, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

It took 142 hearing days spread over almost six years, 800 pages of pleadings and more than 3,000 pages of documents from the lawyers to arrive at today's verdicts.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

She had had no legal help; because of defects in her pleadings and the allegations she made in her complaint, we could secure only a small settlement judgment for her.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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