The initial stage of a civil lawsuit involves the filing of pleadings by the respective parties. The purpose of pleadings is to give notice to the parties and to the court of the assertion of each side and to assist in the determination of the issues. The complaint is the first pleading filed and has the effect of initiating the lawsuite. The complaint should include all except which of the following?

a - A short statement of the jurisdictional facts.

b - a request for relief.

c - an exact listing of what the plaintiff must prove couched in precise legal terminology.

d. a short and plain statement of the basis for the plaintiff's claim.