In all kinds of cases, pleadings should be “simple, concise, and direct.”
Fed.R.Civ.P. 8(e)(1).
We are perplexed and frustrated by the fact that, despite clear guidance from this court, “the complaint presented to us ... [continues to be] a typical ‘shotgun’ pleading.”
Oladeinde v. City of Birmingham, No. 91–2061, slip op. at 2 (11th Cir. filed May 8, 1991). But in the light of the fact that this case is presented to us for the third time
(although the case has yet to advance much beyond the initial-pleadings stage) and in the interest of judicial economy and efficiency, we will review defendants' claims instead of remanding this case for further repleading. We admit to serious doubt that the complaint complies with
Rule 8, but we will not reverse the district court on this point. We reject defendants' first point on appeal.