Every pleading must have a caption with the court's name, a title, a file number, and a Rule 7(a) designation. The title of the complaint must name all the parties; the title of other pleadings, after naming the first party on each side, may refer generally to other parties. (b) Paragraphs; Separate Statements.

“Pleading paper” is the format required for filing documents in court when there is no pre-printed form available. This pleading paper is blank and can be used anywhere 28-line paper is accepted. Check your court's local rules for other format requirements such as fonts, font size, and line spacing.

(a) Format Requirements. All pleadings, motions, and other papers filed with the court shall be legibly written or printed. The use of letter-size paper (8-1/2 by 11 inches) is mandatory. The writing or printing shall appear on only one side of the page.

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.

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The writing or printing shall appear on only one side of the page. Forms and pleadings must be legibly written or printed on one side of each page only.Font: Forms and pleadings must be printed in standard text fonts. Forms and pleadings shall be printed in standard text fonts (e.g. , Arial or Times New Roman) and in standard point sizes (e.g. When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. (1) Each averment of a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct. No technical forms of pleadings or motions are required. All pleadings shall be in English and prepared in 8½" x 11" format with line numbers in the left vertical margin.

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