Every pleading, motion, order, judgment, or other document shall have a caption containing the name of the court, the file number, the name of the first party on each side with an appropriate indication of other parties, and a designation identifying the party filing it and its nature, to include if the pleading or document is sworn or the nature of the order, as the case may be. All documents filed in the action shall be styled in such a manner as to indicate clearly the subject matter of the document and the party requesting or obtaining relief.
RULE 3.090. PLEADING CAPTIONS
- Every document filed with the court must have a proper caption.
- The caption must include the court name, case file number, and the name of the first party on each side (e.g., State of Florida v. John Doe).
- It must also identify the party filing the document and its nature (e.g., "Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery").
- The document's title must clearly state its subject matter, including if it is sworn, to avoid confusion. Vague titles are improper.
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