<Li> Definitions - optional section which defines some terms used throughout the document . The main purpose of a definition is to achieve clarity without needless repetition . </Li> <Li> Statement of facts - lists facts that brought the case to the court . </Li> <Li> Cause of Action - a numbered list of legal allegations (called "counts"), with specific details about application of the governing law to each count . In this section the plaintiff usually cites existing Law, previous decisions of the court where the case is being processed, decisions of the higher appellate courts, and cases from other courts, - as an analogy to resolve similar questions of law . </Li> <Li> Injury - plaintiff explains to the judge how the actions of the defendant (s) harmed his rights . </Li>

In law the main reason for complaint or accusation