Rule · Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 7

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-07-10
Topic
general

Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers (a) Pleadings. Only these pleadings are allowed: (1) a complaint; (2) an answer to a complaint; (3) an answer to a counterclaim designated as a counterclaim; (4) an answer to a crossclaim; (5) a third-party complaint; (6) an answer to a third-party complaint; and (7) if the court orders one, a reply to an answer. (b) Motions and Other Papers. (1) In General.

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Rule7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers

(a) Pleadings.Only these pleadings are allowed:(1)a complaint;(2)an answer to a complaint;(3)an answer to a counterclaim designated as a counterclaim;(4)an answer to a crossclaim;(5)a third-party complaint;(6)an answer to a third-party complaint; and(7)if the court orders one, a reply to an answer.(b) Motions and Other Papers.(1)In General.A request for a court order must be made by motion. The motion must:(A)be in writing unless made during a hearing or trial;(B)state with particularity the grounds for seeking the order; and(C)state the relief sought.(2)Form.The rules governing captions and other matters of form in pleadings apply to motions and other papers.
[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]