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A complaint is signed by the attorney; a verified complaint contains an additional verification page signed by the plaintiff which is notarized. A verified complaint requires a verification page signed by the defendant.

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A civil complaint refers to a legal document that begins a lawsuit. This is filed by the plaintiff and states the relevant facts and legal theories to support the claim against the defendant.

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