Go to Layout and choose the Size option. There, you'll find a Legal option that will format your document in the 8.5 x 14 inch size. Ideally, you want to resize your document before changing other formatting, since the size of the paper can have significant impact on other elements of the document, as well.
Instead of using letter size set your Word document to legal paper size. Legal paper is preferred by lawyers because it allows lengthy details like you see in contracts. To set this up, go to Layout >Size> Legal.
You'll want to start with a standard page size (8.5 x 11 inches) with 1-inch margins. Keep the font simple, such as Times New Roman, and avoid the use of color. Remember to break up text with headers and paragraphs for readability.
Margins. The left margin of each page must be at least one inch from the left edge and the right margin at least 1/2 inch from the right edge.
Add bold, italics, underlining, or strikethrough: Select some text and then tap the appropriate icon to apply the formatting. Highlight text: Select some text, tap the highlight icon, and then choose a highlight color. Apply a style: Select some text, tap the style icon, and then select from the list of defined styles.
Go to Layout and choose the Size option. There, you'll find a Legal option that will format your document in the 8.5 x 14 inch size. Ideally, you want to resize your document before changing other formatting, since the size of the paper can have significant impact on other elements of the document, as well.
Important points to include in a legal document. Party details. List the names, numbers, addresses (email or physical), and any other relevant information of all parties involved. Background information. Motion. Roles and responsibilities. Breaches or contingencies. Dates and signatures.
Contact your local district court; contact information may be located in your local phone book or at urts.wa. First you will prepare a Notice of Small Claim form that is provided by the clerk. You are required to sign the Notice in the presence of the clerk, unless otherwise instructed by the court.
Go to the district court in the district where the other person lives or where the business you are suing does business. You can check online at courts.wa/court_dir to find the district court location. The district court clerk can tell you if an address is within the court's boundaries.
Summons and Complaint – Two separate documents that go together to start a civil lawsuit.