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Rule 1.09 Title of a Pleading, Motion, or Other Paper The title of these papers must include these words:

An unopposed motion: "Unopposed" An emergency or time-sensitive motion: "Emergency" or "Time-Sensitive" A motion requesting a temporary restraining order: "Motion for Temporary Restraining Order" A motion requesting a preliminary injunction: "Motion for Preliminary Injunction" A paper requesting preliminary or permanent injunctive relief: "[Preliminary or Permanent] Injunctive Relief Requested" A paper requesting declaratory relief: "Declaratory Relief Requested" A paper demanding a jury trial: "Demand for a Jury Trial" A pleading with a claim requiring three judges: "Three Judges Required" A paper challenging the constitutionality of a federal or state statute: "Challenge to the Constitutionality of [the statute]" A motion to seal under a statute or rule: "Motion to Seal Under [the statute or rule]" A pleading alleging a class action: "Class Action" and a section titled "Class Action Allegations" A pleading alleging a collective action: "Collective Action" A pleading alleging a derivative action: "Derivative Action"