Here are some things to think about concerning the reading on drafting a complaint.

1) The proper standards for drafting a complaint are related to the function that a complaint plays. What role do you think a complaint plays in informing the defendant about the nature of the suit?

2) Whom else might a complaint inform about the suit?

3) How might standards for drafting a complaint be used to weed out frivolous actions?

4) What role do you think a complaint might play at trial?

5) Be familiar with the distinction between elements of a cause of action and affirmative defenses.