Judicial Code

Rule 7:  Form of Pleadings

(a)        Every pleading shall contain a caption heading, the name of the Court, the title of the action, the Court file number (if known) and a designation as to what kind of pleading it is.  All pleadings shall contain the names of the parties except the name of the first party on each side may be used on all pleadings except the complaint.  See Appendix of Forms.

(b)        All averments of claim or defense shall be set forth in separate numbered paragraphs each of which is limited, as nearly as possible, to a single circumstance.  Claims or defenses founded upon separate transactions or occurrences should be set forth in separate counts or defenses.

(c)            Statements in a pleading may be adopted by reference in a different part of the same pleading or in another pleading or in any motion.  A copy of written instrument which is an exhibit to a pleading is a part thereof for all purposes.

(d)        Insofar as is possible, pleadings and other papers filed in any action shall be on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, double spaced, except for matters customarily single spaced, contain at least a 2-inch top margin and a 1-inch left and right side margin, and contain the Court file number on the first page thereof.  Substantial compliance with this rule will be sufficient for all parties not represented by a professional attorney.

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