FORM

1. A model or skeleton of an Instrument to be used In a judicial proceeding, containing the principal nece ary matters, the proper technical terms or phrases, and whatever else is nece ary to make it for• mally correct, arranged In proper and methodical order, and capable of being adapted to the circumstances of the spectftc case. 2. As distinguished from "i rub stance," "form" means the legal or technical manner or order to be observed in legal instruments or juridical proceedings, or 1n ~he constrUc• tion of legal documents or proce es. The distinction between ''form" and "substance" is often important In reference to the validity or amendment of pleadings. If the -tter of the plea l1 bad or insufficient..irre-- 11,PeCtlve of the manner of 1ettln1 it forth, t1Ja [s. 520]