Washington Form of Pleadings is a system of legal forms used by attorneys and courts in the State of Washington. The forms include complaint pleadings, answer pleadings, and counterclaim pleadings. These pleadings are used to initiate and respond to lawsuits and other civil actions. The Washington Form of Pleadings system is based on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and is designed to provide uniformity and consistency in pleading practices throughout the state. There are three main types of Washington Form of Pleadings: 1) Complaint Pleading, 2) Answer Pleading, and 3) Counterclaim Pleading. The Complaint Pleading is used to initiate a lawsuit, and it must include a statement of the facts that form the basis of the lawsuit. The Answer Pleading is used by the defendant to respond to the Complaint Pleading, and it must include any defenses or counterclaims that the defendant wishes to make. The Counterclaim Pleading is used by the defendant to assert a claim against the plaintiff. All Washington Form of Pleadings must be signed by the parties involved or their attorneys.