405Pleadings—formal requirements

405 Pleadings—formal requirements (1) Each pleading must be in writing. (2) If a pleading alleges or otherwise deals with several matters— (a) the pleading must be divided into paragraphs; and (b) each matter must, as far as convenient, be put in a separate paragraph; and (c) the paragraphs must be numbered consecutively. Rule 406 (3) If a plaintiff seeks relief in relation to 2 or more distinct claims based on different grounds, they must be stated, as far as possible, separately. (4) If a defendant relies on 2 or more distinct grounds of defence, set-off or counterclaim based on different facts, they must be stated, as far as possible, separately. (5) If a pleading is settled by counsel, it must state— (a) that it was settled by counsel; and (b) counsel’s name. Note Div 6.3.1 (General provisions about documents for filing) contains provisions about formal requirements for documents (including pleadings) to be filed, see esp r 6103 (1) (Documents—layout etc) and r 6106 ((Documents—signing).