A pleading that sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party claim, shall contain a clear statement of the facts necessary to constitute a cause of action and a demand for judgment for the relief sought. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.

Cross reference: For pleading requirements and other procedures when attorneys' fees are claimed, see Rule 3-741.

Source: This Rule is derived from former M.D.R. 301 a (ii) and the 1966 version of Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 (a).