Is the decimal numbering system frequently used when writing pleadings?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Depends

Answer: (B)

Pleadings are formatted for clarity and easy citation, so they use straightforward numbering. In practice, allegations appear as numbered paragraphs with simple integers (1, 2, 3, …), and any subparts are usually indicated with letters or a 1(a), 1(b) style, not with decimal points like 1.1 or 1.2. Decimals introduce a deeper level of hierarchy that can complicate edits and cross-references in court filings, and many courts prefer a plain, linear structure. Because of that, decimal numbering is not frequently used in pleadings.