10.03 Adoption by reference; exhibits

If someone writes a legal document and wants to repeat something they already said earlier, they don't have to write it out again. They can just point back to what they already stated in another part of the same document, in a different filing, or in a motion. This saves time and keeps paperwork from getting repetitive.

The rule also covers exhibits, which are documents attached to a pleading (like a contract or letter). When someone attaches a written document as an exhibit, that document becomes an official part of the pleading itself. This means the court treats the exhibit as if it were written directly into the pleading, and it can be used for any legal purpose the pleading serves.

In short, this rule lets people reference their own earlier statements instead of repeating them, and it makes sure attached documents count as part of the official filing.