This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
And we're going to talk about how to download and work with a pleading template that Microsoft has sort of tucked and hidden away in its templates gallery. To get to it, you're going to open Microsoft Word. Whether you're on a PC or a Mac, this will be the same.
In situations where there is no pre-printed court form, court paperwork must be submitted on pleading paper. For many common situations, there are pre-printed forms created by the Judicial Council or the county superior court that you can use instead.
“Pleading paper” is the format required for filing documents in court when there is no pre-printed form available.
You can also ask your court's Self-Help Center or public law library for a sample or blank pleading paper.
For example, a legal pleading might involve a complaint from a homeowner that a roofer did not adequately perform a repair, resulting in a leak in the roof and damage to the home. The roofer could then file an answer to the claim, denying culpability.
All pleadings have the same basic structure,5 starting with the caption at the top of the first page. The caption states the name of the court at the top and, on the right side of the pleading, the type of pleading,6 the case number (or docket number), and the name of the judge.
Summary and Explanation Caption Requirement. Names of Parties. Paragraphs; Separate Statements. Adoption by Reference; Exhibits. Format Requirements.
“Pleading paper” is the format required for filing documents in court when there is no pre-printed form available. This pleading paper is blank and can be used anywhere 28-line paper is accepted. Check your court's local rules for other format requirements such as fonts, font size, and line spacing.
Pleading form with 28 lines.
Font size; printing. Unless otherwise specified in these rules, all papers filed must be prepared using a font size not smaller than 12 points.