Forms Packet: Civil Motion. Forms in this category are now available as Fillable Smart Forms.With the motion, the plaintiff must file an affidavit proving the amount of damages suffered and requested in the complaint. If a complaint or motion has been served and filed in the expedited process, a party may request any of the documents listed below. This proof, which is in the form of an affidavit, will show that the defendant was properly served. The court website contains fill-in forms for this purpose. Field 1: Fill in the county in which the action is brought. Be consistent with other forms. Generally, a Complaint only needs a short and plain statement showing that the plaintiff is entitled to relief. (Rule 6.01, Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.) To "perfect" and start your appeal: ❑ Fill out the Notice of Appeal.