(1) Format Requirements. All pleadings, motions, and other papers and digital images filed with the court shall be legibly written or printed.A pleading that states a claim for relief must contain;. (1) A short and plain statement of the grounds for the court's jurisdiction;. No motion for any order shall be heard unless the pleadings and citation have been filed with the Clerk not less than five court days before the hearing. Learn about the requirements for preparing and filing a civil complaint, including how to prepare a summons, along with some cautions. All Small Claims and Name Change pleadings must conform to Clark County District Court forms. Prescribed forms are available on the court's website. The signature page may include a complete list of counsel submitting the document for filing. 2. Fill out the forms completely.