Rule 7-301. General rules of pleading; captions.

A. Caption. Pleadings and papers filed in the metropolitan court shall have a caption or heading which shall briefly include: (1) the name of the court as follows: "State of New Mexico County of __________________ Metropolitan Court"; (2) the names of the parties; and (3) a title that describes the cause of action or relief requested. The title of a pleading or paper shall have no legal effect in the action. B. Plaintiff. All actions shall be brought in the name of the state or political subdivision, as plaintiff. C. Adoption by reference. Statements made in one part of a pleading may be adopted by reference in another part of the same pleading.