Chapter 2 · Papers and Forms to Be Filed

Rule 2.112. Separate causes of action, counts, and defenses

Amended January 1, 2007 (current)

Each separately stated cause of action, count, or defense must specifically state:

(1) Its number (e.g., "first cause of action");

(2) Its nature (e.g., "for fraud");

(3) The party asserting it if more than one party is represented on the pleading (e.g., "by plaintiff Jones"); and

(4) The party or parties to whom it is directed (e.g., "against defendant Smith").