What is a form book?

• A. A single volume or multivolume set containing forms for use in the legal profession
• B. A dictionary of legal terms
• C. A collection of statutes only
• D. A digest of case summaries

Answer: (A)

A form book is a collection of ready-made legal document templates, provided as a single volume or a multivolume set, for use in the legal profession. It offers standardized language and structure for common documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, contracts, leases, deeds, and other instruments. Lawyers or paralegals fill in the blanks with case-specific facts and tailor the form to the relevant jurisdiction, ensuring proper format and procedural requirements. It’s not a dictionary of terms, not a compilation of statutes, and not a digest of case summaries.