§ INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

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INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

    1. The following forms are intended for illustration only. They are limited in number. No attempt is made to furnish a manual of forms.

    2. Except where otherwise indicated, each pleading, motion, and other paper should have a caption similar to that of the summons, with the designation of the particular paper substituted for the word “SUMMONS.” In the caption of the summons and in the caption of the complaint all parties must be named, but in other pleadings and papers it is sufficient to state the name of the first party on either side, with an appropriate indication of other parties. See Rules 4.01, 7.02(2), 10.01.

    3. Each pleading, motion, and other paper is to be signed in his individual name by at least one attorney of record (Rule 11). The attorney's name is to be followed by his address as indicated in Form 2. In forms following Form 2 the signature and address are not indicated.

    4. If a party is not represented by an attorney, the signature and address of the party are required in place of those of the attorney.