Pleadings and motions are formal written statements filed with the court that inform all parties of the claims and requests being made. There are seven types of pleadings allowed under federal rules, including complaints, answers to complaints, and replies to answers. Pleadings can be categorized as either notice pleadings, which provide allegations to give notice of the lawsuit, or fact pleadings, which provide specific facts. Motions are formal requests made to the judge, such as motions to dismiss a case or motions for temporary restraining orders.