If you or the other side want to ask the court to do something in a case, you must ask in written court papers called a Motion or an Order to Show Cause. Fill out a Notice to Defend. a.Near the top of the first page, write your name in the space above the word. "Plaintiff". The Answer is your chance to tell the court your defenses or reasons why the plaintiff must not win the case. Sample Forms These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. Some court filing costs may be in the hundreds of dollars. The first page of any pleading, petition, motion, or other legal paper shall be a cover sheet setting forth the items of information specified below. You will be mailed a summons form with a date to report and a qualification questionnaire to complete and return within ten (10) days to the Court. Effective November 13, 2023, e-Filing will be mandatory for all attorneys filing civil in the Department of Court Records.