A pleadings title must name what?

• A. The court's clerk
• B. The docket and filing date
• C. The parties to the lawsuit
• D. The judge's name

Answer: (C)

The title (caption) of a pleading must name the parties to the lawsuit. This identifies who is suing whom and who is being sued, which is essential for the court to know who is involved, who should be served, and which sides are in the dispute. The caption typically also shows the court and the case number, but the key requirement is clear identification of the parties, so the document can be properly linked to the case. Other elements like the clerk’s name, the docket or filing date, or the judge’s name may appear elsewhere, but they are not required in the pleading’s title.