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Complaint Drafting Checklist (Template)

A step-by-step checklist to draft a PI complaint without missing parties, venue facts, or damages allegations.

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Steps

  1. Confirm correct parties, names, and service addresses.
  2. Confirm venue and jurisdiction allegations.
  3. State facts with dates and location (no fluff).
  4. Plead each cause of action with elements in mind.
  5. Plead damages categories (economic + non-economic) and any special relief.
  6. Attach verifications/notices required by local rules (if any).

Copy/Paste Prompt

Act as plaintiff-side litigation drafting support.

Task: Provide a complaint drafting checklist tailored to this case and jurisdiction.

Inputs:
- Jurisdiction/venue: [ ]
- Parties: [ ]
- Incident facts (tight): [PASTE]
- Causes of action: [LIST]
- Damages summary: [PASTE]

Output:
- Checklist grouped by: Parties/Venue, Facts, Causes of action, Damages/Prayer, Attachments/Rule items
- Include 10–15 common omissions to watch for
- Provide a final "Ready to file?" yes/no with missing items

Do not invent jurisdiction-specific rules; flag them as [VERIFY LOCAL RULE].