The forms contained in the Appendix of Forms sufficiently reflect the rules and are intended to indicate the simplicity and brevity of statement which the rules contemplate.
Rule 84.Appendix of Forms
Last verified July 1, 2026
In one sentenceRule 84 explains that the official Appendix of Forms is meant to show the simple, brief pleadings and documents the rules expect parties to use.
Full Text of Rule 84
Plain-English Summary
Rule 84 points litigants and attorneys toward the Appendix of Forms, a companion set of sample documents attached to the Rules of Civil Procedure. The rule explains that these forms are considered sufficient examples of what the rules require, and that their purpose is to illustrate the simplicity and brevity the rules are designed to encourage in pleadings and other court papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the exact forms in the Appendix of Forms?
Rule 84 describes the appendix forms as sufficient examples reflecting what the rules require, illustrating the simple and brief style the rules contemplate, instead of dictating a rigid mandatory template.
What is the purpose of the Appendix of Forms?
According to Rule 84, the forms are intended to show the simplicity and brevity of statement that the Rules of Civil Procedure contemplate.
Source & verification. The rule text and Advisory Committee Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
official Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure (Minn. R. Civ. P. 84). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Minnesota (Minn. Stat. § 480.051). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 1, 2026. ·
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Also known as: appendix of forms