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Variables petitioner and respondent provide detailed information about all parties, except the identity of the state if a state (or one of its subdivisions) is a party, petitioner and respondent variables note only whether a state is a party, not the state's name.
The plaintiff (the person who is suing) files a complaint with the court and a summons is issued. A âcomplaintâ is a legal document setting forth plaintiffâs claim for damages. Plaintiff has 60 days to serve the complaint once it is filed. The court randomly selects a judge who will preside over most aspects of the case. The defendant is served with the summons and complaint. Defendant (the person or entity being sued) must respond to the complaint within 30 days of service.