Wherefore Clause in United States

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The final paragraph of a complaint (in U.S. law) in which formal demand for a judgment against the defendant is made. The wherefore clause may demand judgment for a specified sum of money, or in equity (in U.S. law) actions “pray” for or seek other relief to which the plaintiff believes he or she is entitled. Thus the wherefore clause may also be called the prayer. See complaint (in U.S. law) ; parties to an action (in U.S. law).

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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