Civ Pro II

• General Rules of Pleading
• a. Claim for relief
• b. Defenses: admissions/denials
• c. Affirmative Defenses
• d. Pleading to be Concise and Direct

• Form of Pleadings
• a. Caption, name of parties
• b. Paragraphs
• c. Adoption by reference

a. Signature--every pleading, motion, and other paper must be signed by an atty of record in the atty's name. If not signed, party may fix but ct can strike.

b. Representations to the court