Rule 2.112. Separate causes of action, counts, and defenses

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.112

Current text effective January 1, 2007.

Each separately stated cause of action, count, or defense must specifically state:

#(1) Its number (e.g., "first cause of action");

#(2) Its nature (e.g., "for fraud");

#(3) The party asserting it if more than one party is represented on the pleading (e.g., "by plaintiff Jones"); and

#(4) The party or parties to whom it is directed (e.g., "against defendant Smith").

#History

Rule 2.112 adopted effective January 1, 2007.

(1) Its number (e.g., "first cause of action");
(2) Its nature (e.g., "for fraud");
(3) The party asserting it if more than one party is represented on the pleading (e.g., "by plaintiff Jones"); and
(4) The party or parties to whom it is directed (e.g., "against defendant Smith").

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.