Rule 9 Titles to Orders

Every order that a court issues must have a title that clearly says what kind of order it is. This means you shouldn't have to guess what an order is about just by looking at its heading.

For example, if a court is dismissing a case, the order should be titled something like "Order of Dismissal." If it's granting a request for more time, it might be called "Order Granting Extension of Time." The title needs to match what the order actually does.

This rule keeps court paperwork organized and easy to understand. When you're looking through court documents, whether it's your own case or someone else's, you can tell right away what each order covers just by reading its title. This saves time and avoids confusion for everyone involved, including judges, lawyers, and people representing themselves in court.