In legal terms, a count refers to each specific allegation or charge listed in a complaint, indictment, or other legal pleading. Each count represents a separate legal claim or cause of action that the plaintiff or prosecutor is asserting against the defendant. Counts typically outline the factual basis for the claim and specify the legal elements that must be proven to establish liability. For example, in a criminal indictment, each count may correspond to a particular offence that the defendant is accused of committing. Similarly, in a civil complaint, each count may allege a distinct legal theory or basis for seeking relief. The number and nature of counts can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the specific facts involved.
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