Commencement of action

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005317",
  "term": "Commencement of action",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The formal initiation of a lawsuit or legal proceeding, typically marked by the filing of a complaint or petition with the appropriate court. This act officially brings the parties under the court's jurisdiction and starts the procedural clock for deadlines, such as those for serving process or filing responsive pleadings. The specific requirements for commencement are governed by rules of civil procedure, such as Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 3.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/commencement-of-action/"
}