Legal Civil Case Cover Sheet

LEGAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

Court:    Case No.:

This Civil Case Cover Sheet is submitted by Plaintiff Name: and identifies Defendant Name: for the purpose of case classification and procedural processing.

RECITALS

WHEREAS Plaintiff alleges that the acts and omissions giving rise to this action occurred within the jurisdiction of the above-named court and set forth a civil claim seeking judicial relief; and

WHEREAS the parties provide the following summary and classifications to assist the court in docketing, assignment, and determination of appropriate calendaring and procedures; and

WHEREAS the person submitting this cover sheet certifies under penalty of perjury that the information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of the signatory's knowledge.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties state the following classifications and disclosures in support of the initial filing.

1. CASE CLASSIFICATION

Select the primary case type (select one):
Contract / Breach of Contract
Tort - Personal Injury / Property Damage
Real Property / Land Use
Family Law / Domestic Relations
Probate / Estate
Equity / Declaratory Relief / Injunction
Other (specify below)

2. SHORT STATEMENT OF CLAIM

Provide a concise statement of the principal claim(s) and relief sought (do not include legal argument or citations):

3. PARTIES AND COUNSEL

4. DAMAGES, JURY DEMAND, AND RELIEF

Amount in dispute (if known): $    Jury demanded: Yes

Specific relief sought (damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, costs, fees, etc.):

5. SERVICE, NOTICES, AND ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION

Service address for notices and filings (if different from counsel address):

Attorney Certification: I certify that I am authorized to file this action and that, to the best of my knowledge, the statements contained in this cover sheet are accurate and complete. State of Certification: .

6. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION

Complex case designation: Yes (If box checked, attach completed case management information as required by court rules).

Related or consolidated matters (list case numbers and courts if known):

7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Notices: All notices required or permitted under this cover sheet shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally delivered or mailed by first-class postage prepaid to the addresses provided above.

Amendments: This cover sheet may be amended to correct clerical errors or to provide additional classification information; any substantive amendment that alters the nature of the action must be filed with the court and served on all parties.

Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this cover sheet shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

GOVERNING LAW, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, SEVERABILITY

Governing Law: This cover sheet and the classifications and certifications contained herein shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of the State of and applicable federal law where relevant.

Entire Agreement: This cover sheet constitutes the entire written statement of case classifications, certifications, and procedural disclosures provided at the time of filing and supersedes any prior statements made for the same filing event.

Severability: If any provision of this cover sheet is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the intent of the parties where possible.

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