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01. Start with a blank Civil Lawsuits Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
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Step 2: Register for a free 30-day trial.

Try out the whole suite of DocHub's pro features by signing up for a free 30-day trial of the Pro plan and proceed to craft your Civil Lawsuits Form.

Step 3: Build a new empty form.

In your dashboard, hit the New Document button > scroll down and choose to Create Blank Document. You will be redirected to the editor.

Step 4: Organize the document’s layout.

Utilize the Page Controls icon marked by the arrow to toggle between different page views and layouts for more convenience.

Step 5: Begin by adding fields to create the dynamic Civil Lawsuits Form.

Explore the top toolbar to add document fields. Add and configure text boxes, the signature block (if applicable), insert images, etc.

Step 6: Prepare and customize the added fields.

Organize the fields you added per your chosen layout. Modify each field's size, font, and alignment to ensure the form is easy to use and polished.

Step 7: Finalize and share your template.

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To file a civil complaint, a plaintiff must submit the following documents to the Clerks Office: Complaint. Civil Cover Sheet. Summons. $402.00 filing fee or a completed Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (IFP)
The complaint is the document that sets out the Plaintiffs charges against the Defendant.
Commencing an Action. A suit is commenced by the purchase of an index number in the City Court Clerks Office. Once an index number has been purchased, the litigant has 120 days to serve the summons and complaint.
The first step to starting a civil case is to write and file a complaint with the court. At a minimum, the complaint identifies the parties. You are the plaintiff and the person or entity you are suing is the defendant . The complaint tells the court how the defendant violated the law.
Commencing an Action A suit is commenced by the purchase of an index number in the City Court Clerks Office. Once an index number has been purchased, the litigant has 120 days to serve the summons and complaint.
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You will also be required to pay a filing fee ($15 for claims of $1,000 or less; $20 for claims more than $1,000 to $5,000). You must pay the fee by cash, certified check, money order or bank check made out to the Clerk of the Civil Court. The court does not accept personal checks.
A civil action begins when a party to a dispute files a complaint, and pays a filing fee required by statute. A plaintiff who is unable to pay the fee may file a request to proceed in forma pauperis.
Complete the Civil complaint form fully and neatly. Be sure to provide enough information so the person you are suing knows why he or she is being sued. Once the complaint is completed, you must file it at the correct Magisterial District Court office. Be prepared to pay the filing fees.

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