(5) a third-party complaint;(6) an answer to a third-party complaint; and(7) if the court orders one, a reply to an answer. FRCP 8 General Rules of Pleading FRCP 8(a) (a) Claim for Relief. A pleading that states a claim for relief must contain:(1) a short and plain ...
Complaint, answer to a complaint, answer to a counterclaim designated as a counterclaim, an answer to a crossclaim, a third-party complaint, an answer to a third-party complaint, and a reply to an answer 8(a) General Rules for Pleading ...