Just. Ct. R. Civ. proc. 107

As amended through December 3, 2024

Rule 107 - Definition of a "Pleading;" Interpretation of Pleadings

a."Pleading" defined. A "pleading" is a document a party files with the court that states a claim or a defense or that responds to a claim or defense in a lawsuit. Claims, responses, and defenses must be stated in one of the following pleadings:

(1) A complaint;

(2) An answer to the complaint;

(3) A counterclaim;

(4) An answer to a counterclaim;

(5) A cross-claim;

(6) An answer to a cross-claim;

(7) A third-party complaint;

(8) An answer to a third-party complaint.

Additional information about these pleadings is contained in Rules 110, 111, 116, 117, 118, and 119. [ARCP 7(a)]

b.Simple and concise statements. Statements in pleadings must be simple and concise. [ARCP 8(e)]

c.Interpretation of pleadings. The court will interpret pleadings to do justice. [ARCP 8(f)]

Just. Ct. R. Civ. proc. 107

Adopted Aug. 30, 2012, effective 1/1/2013.