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Chapter 2: Pleadings and Motions

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

All Sections Rules of Civil Procedure Overview ← Previous Chapter 1: Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders Next → Chapter 3: Parties

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Chapter 1: Scope of Rules, One Form of Action, Commencement of Action, Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders Chapter 2: Pleadings and Motions Chapter 3: Parties Chapter 4: Disclosure and Discovery Chapter 5: Trials Chapter 6: Judgment Chapter 7: Injunctions, Receivers, Deposits in Court, Offer of Judgment Chapter 8: Execution and Supplemental Proceedings; Judgment for Specific Acts; Vesting Title; Proceedings in Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties Chapter 9: Court Administration Chapter 10: General Provisions Chapter 11: Change of Judge; Place of Trial Chapter 12: Elections Chapter 13: Seizure of Person or Property Chapter 14: Real Estate Chapter 15: Remedial Writs and Contempt Chapter 16: Affidavits, Arbitration, Miscellaneous Chapter 17: Court Proceedings: Sales Under Powers Chapter 17A: Practice Standards and Local Court Rules Chapter 17B: Appointed Judges
Rule 7 Pleadings Allowed: Form of Motions Rule 8 General Rules of Pleading Rule 9 Pleading Special Matters Rule 10 Form and Quality of Pleadings, Motions and Other Documents Rule 11 Signing of Pleadings Rule 12 Defenses and Objections — When and How Presented — by Pleading or Motion — Motion for Judgment on Pleadings Rule 13 Counterclaim and Cross Claim Rule 14 Third-Party Practice Rule 15 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings Rule 16 Case Management and Trial Management Rule 16.1 Simplified Procedure for Civil Actions Rule 16.2 Court Facilitated Management of Domestic Relations Cases and General Provisions Governing Duty of Disclosure Rule 16.5 Pretrial Procedure – Forcible Entry and Detainer Proceedings for Possession – Requests for Documents and Conference