Pleadings refers to the formal written documents that are filed by parties involved in a civil proceeding. Pleadings are instrumental in defining the issues in the litigation, setting out the claims and defenses of the parties, and establishing the boundaries of the case.
The purpose of pleadings is to provide a clear and concise statement of the facts, legal arguments, and relief sought by each party. Pleadings allow the court and the opposing party to understand the nature of the case, the specific claims or defenses being advanced, and the legal framework within which the dispute is being framed.
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