Glossary entry

Chinese term or phrase:

起诉状

English translation:

pleading; complaint

Mar 19, 2002 20:31
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Chinese term

起 诉 状

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pleading; complaint

In civil litigations, the proper words are "pleading" and "complaint." See following definitions in Black's Law Dictionary:

Pleadings: The formal allegation by the parties to a lawsuit of their respective claims and defenses...

Complaint: The original or initial pleading by which an action is commenced under codes or Rules of Civil Procedure.

Indictment: A formal written accusation originating with a prosecutor and issued by a grand jury against a party charged with a crime.

Therefore, the word "indictment" can only be used to denote a 起訴狀 in a criminal case, rather than in civil actions.
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agree Kevin Yang : Thank you for explaining the differences!
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You are welcome, Keven.
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起 诉 状 = indictment

起 诉 状 = indictment; bill of complaint
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