Filing & Pleadings
Formatting Court Documents
Captions, signatures and the details clerks check.
The basics
- Caption — court name, party names, case number, and document title at the top
- Numbered paragraphs for complaints and answers
- Your signature, printed name, address, phone, and email
- A certificate of service when required
Check local rules for page limits, fonts, and margins. Use official forms when they exist.
General information, not legal advice.
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