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.
Draft your pleading on legal paper and include your identifying information and a caption that states the involved parties and case number. Draft the body with numbered paragraphs, double spacing, clear headings, and page numbers. Include a certificate of service in your submission.
You can also ask your court's Self-Help Center or public law library for a sample or blank pleading paper.
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.
Select Line Numbering Options, and then select the Layout tab. In the Apply to list, click Selected sections. Select Line Numbers. Select the Add line numbering check box, and then select the options that you want.
1. Pleading paper is the paper used for documents submitted to the court and is numbered down the left hand side. It contains information about your case as well as the text of the filing you are turning in to the court.
To start aligning your text, use exact line spacing instead of single or double spacing. The pleading line number spacing is set to exactly 24 pt, so you have to ensure that the side numbering matches the spacing of the text, which should also be set to 24-point spacing.
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.
Aligning text with pleading line numbers Go to Layout > Paragraph section. Click on the bottom right arrow. Go to Indents and Spacing > Spacing. In the Line spacing drop-down menu, select Exactly and enter 24pt in the At: field.
Pleading Paper Your name must start on line 1. The Court name and location must start on line 8. The caption of the case must start on line 11. You must have a footer with the title of the document. After the caption (the box with the name of the Plaintiff/Respondent) you can use the space as needed, using double spacing.