Terminology Question ????

[southernson_35]

Received "Complaint Of Divorce" papers from ex-to be's attorny. There is a term i do not quite understand, it is in the"Plaintiff respectfully prays as follows" list. The tem is "general Relief". I would luv to have someone explain to me what that term means in this context.

 

[mikojoe2004]

Contact a lawyer, it will best help you

 

[ellencee]

pray
v. to formally request judicial judgment, relief and/or damages ...

relief
n. generic term for all types of benefits which an order or ...


http://dictionary.law.com

 

[dorenephilpot]

The first item means that "the plaintiff is asking for."

The second item you cite means what, specifically, the person who is suing is asking the court to do.

Hope this helps answer your questions.