Colorado

Civil Procedure

Form 9 – Complaint for Negligence

1. On (date), in a public highway called Broadway Street in Denver, Colorado, defendant negligently drove a motor vehicle against plaintiff who was then crossing said highway.

2. As a result plaintiff was thrown down and had his leg broken and was otherwise injured, was prevented from transacting his business, suffered great pain of body and mind, and incurred expenses for medical attention and hospitalization in the sum of ___ dollars.

Wherefore plaintiff demands judgment against defendant in the amount established by the evidence, interest and costs.

Note

Since contributory negligence is an affirmative defense, the complaint need contain no allegation of due care of plaintiff.