(1) Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct. No technical forms of pleading or motions are required.Such pleadings or other papers shall contain a certificate of service. The requesting party is required to submit proof of payment and proof of publishing to the Clerk of Courts for filing. Because of filing and binding requirements, the top one and one-half inches of all pages of all papers shall be left blank. A comprehensive set of the Ohio forms you'll need for civil, probate, and criminal proceedings. Local Civil Rules Chapter I - Scope of Rules Chapter II - Commencement of Action Chapter III - Pleadings and Motions Chapter IV - Parties Chapter V - Discovery The pleadings are the official documents that open a new court case. Service is also required when an old case is being reopened. The pleadings are the official documents that open a new court case.