Rule 10-114 NMRA
Rule 10-114. Form of pleadings.
A. Caption; names of parties. Every pleading shall contain a caption setting forth
the name of the court, the title of the action, the file number and a designation as to the
type of pleading. In the petition the title of the action shall include the names of all
parties.
B. Paragraphs; separate statements. All averments of claim or defense shall be
made in numbered paragraphs, the contents of each of which shall be limited as far as
practicable to a statement of a single set of circumstances; and a paragraph may be
referred to by number in all succeeding pleadings. Each claim founded upon a separate
transaction or occurrence and each defense other than denials shall be stated in a
separate count or defense whenever a separation facilitates the clear presentation of
the matters.
C. Adoption by reference. Statements made in one part of a pleading may be
adopted by reference in another part of the same pleading or in another pleading or in
any motion. A copy of any written instrument which is an exhibit to a pleading is a part
thereof for all purposes.
D. Name of respondent. In any pleading, the name of the respondent shall be
stated, or, if the respondent's name is not known, the respondent may be described by
any name or description by which the respondent can be identified with reasonable
certainty, together with a statement that respondent's name is not known.