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plaintiff's petition or complaint

The plaintiff’s petition or complaint is the document filed with the court and delivered to the defendant (served) that initiates a lawsuit and puts the defendant on notice of the plaintiff’s claims against the defendant and the relief the plaintiff is asking the court to award (usually money or injunctive relief).

In Kentucky, the plaintiff's petition or complaint is the initial legal document filed with a court to start a civil lawsuit. This document outlines the plaintiff's allegations against the defendant, the factual basis for the claims, and the specific relief or damages the plaintiff is seeking, which could include monetary compensation or injunctive relief. Once the complaint is filed, it must be properly served on the defendant, which provides official notice that a lawsuit has been initiated against them. Service of process must be carried out in accordance with Kentucky's civil procedure rules, which may include personal delivery, service by a sheriff or process server, or in some cases, by certified mail. The defendant then has a specific period of time, typically 20 days, to file a response or answer to the complaint, contesting the claims or raising defenses.

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