TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 45
Definition and System
Pleadings in the district and county courts shall
(a) be by petition and answer;
(b) consist of a statement in plain and concise language of the plaintiff's cause of action
or the defendant's grounds of defense. That an allegation be evidentiary or be of
legal conclusion shall not be grounds for objection when fair notice to the opponent
is given by the allegations as a whole; and
(c) contain any other matter which may be required by any law or rule authorizing or
regulating any particular action or defense.
Pleadings that are not filed electronically must be in writing, on paper measuring approximately 8
2 inches by 11 inches, and signed by the party or his attorney. The use of recycled paper is strongly
encouraged.
All pleadings shall be construed so as to do substantial justice.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1990 change: To provide for filing of pleadings having either original or copies of signatures and verifications including documents telephonically transferred.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
957230ca6ea88f3d784e275d64b9e08832c076b2cebe523700ba39a9a5d790f8
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