JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Louisiana 2025

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. In Section I, enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants. Ensure you include last names followed by first and middle initials. For government entities, use full names or standard abbreviations.
3. For the county of residence, specify where the first listed plaintiff resides for non-U.S. cases, or where the first listed defendant resides for U.S. cases.
4. In Section II, mark the appropriate box to indicate the basis of jurisdiction—choose from U.S. Government Plaintiff, U.S. Government Defendant, Federal Question, or Diversity.
5. Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdiction.
6. In Section IV, select the nature of suit that best describes your case by placing an 'X' in one box.
7. Fill out Section V by indicating the origin of your case—whether it's original proceedings or removed from state court.
8. Provide a brief description of your cause in Section VI and indicate any related cases in Section VIII.
9. Finally, date and sign the form in the designated area before submitting it to ensure compliance with court requirements.

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