PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Pleading
......Format Requirements
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Pleadings are formal allegations by parties of their respective claims and defenses.

Civil action pleadings consist of complaints, demurrers, answers and cross-complaints.

Under court rules, first page must contain name of court and county and title of action.

Pleading format dictated by Rules of Court.

Under Rules of Court, first page must contain attorney or in pro per information, title, court and cause in proper format.

Character of action is not determined by summons or first page of complaint.