(b) Attorney's signature.

1. (1) If a party is represented by an attorney, each pleading, document, or paper of such party shall be signed in ink by one such attorney whose address shall be stated.

2. (2) The signature of an attorney constitutes a certificate by him or her that:

   1. (A) He or she has read the pleading, document, or paper;
   2. (B) He or she is authorized to file it;
   3. (C) To the best of his or her knowledge, information, and belief, there is good ground for it;
   4. (D) It is not interposed for delay; and
   5. (E) With respect to a complaint, he or she files it with the distinct knowledge and specific consent of plaintiff.
3. (3) A pleading, document, or paper thus signed need not be verified or accompanied by affidavit except as otherwise provided.

(c) When no attorney’s signature.

1. (1) A pleading, document, or paper not signed by an attorney must be signed in ink, the address of the signed shall be stated, and the facts alleged in a pleading must be verified under oath by the person in whose behalf it is filed.
2. (2) Signature and verification in such manner must be made by at least one (1) plaintiff if the pleading is a complaint.
3. (3) A pleading, document, or paper filed on behalf of a corporation or other organization authorized to make complaint under the act which is not signed by an attorney must be signed in ink, and the facts alleged in a pleading must be verified by an executive officer of such corporation or organization.