Key takeaways

  • identify the property
  • contain the plaintiff's allegations as to why he or she was on that property,
  • state the plaintiff's belief as to who owned and controlled the property.

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The legal document that begins a personal injury lawsuit and lays out the plaintiff's allegations against the defendant is, in most states, called the "Complaint." In this article, we'll take a section-by-section look at what a complaint might look like in a slip and fall (premises liability) case.

General Factual Allegations

A slip and fall case involves a piece of property. The general factual allegations section will:

  • identify the property
  • contain the plaintiff's allegations as to why he or she was on that property,
  • state the plaintiff's belief as to who owned and controlled the property.

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This page explains general concepts, not your specific case. If you're dealing with personal injury lawyer right now, a Florida-licensed attorney can tell you how these rules apply to your facts.