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The document is a Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location required for new civil case filings in the Los Angeles Superior Court. It outlines the necessary steps for filing, including selecting the type of hearing, estimating trial length, choosing the appropriate courthouse location based on specific criteria, and completing required forms. The document emphasizes compliance with local rules and provides guidance on preparing documents for court submission.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Civil Case Cover Sheet in the editor.
In Item I, check the types of hearings applicable to your case, such as 'Jury Trial' or 'Class Action', and estimate the length of the hearing.
Proceed to Item II. Select the correct district and courthouse location by following these steps: First, identify your case type in Column A. Next, check one action type in Column B that best describes your case.
In Column C, circle the reason for your chosen courthouse location based on the options provided. Ensure you refer to any exceptions outlined in Local Rule 2.0.
Complete Item III by entering the address related to your case and checking the corresponding number under Column C.
Finally, sign Item IV to declare that all information is true and correct before submitting your form.

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What is a JS 44 form?

Because the information required by the civil case information sheet is now recorded in the electronic filing system, filing a civil case information sheet is no longer necessary.

What is a JS form?

In JavaScript a form is an HTML element used to collect user input. Forms consist of one or more input elements and a submit button used to submit the forms data to a web server. To create a form you can use HTML markup.

What is required to file a federal lawsuit?

To begin a civil lawsuit in federal court, the plaintiff files a complaint with the court and serves a copy of the complaint on the defendant.

Why would a civil case go to federal court?

Federal courts are authorized to hear only civil cases that involve one or more of the following: Questions regarding the Constitution. Questions of federal law (as opposed to state law) A dispute among residents of different states with an amount in controversy of more than $75,000.

What is a civil case cover sheet?

This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. Consequently, a civil cover sheet is submitted to the Clerk of Court for each civil complaint filed.