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. 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.