Case Caption
Party names vs. party names, court, case number
CourtFile
Legal Document Caption Generator
Create standardized captions for court filings.
Caption Formats
Document Title
Type of document being filed
Date
Date of filing
Court Information
Court name and location
Best Practices
Be Consistent
Use same format throughout all documents
Include All Parties
List all parties to the case
Check Court Rules
Some courts have specific caption requirements
Proofread
Typos in captions can cause filing rejections
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a caption?
The heading at the top of a legal document identifying the case and parties.
Why is it important?
Proper captions ensure documents are correctly identified and filed.