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JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Maine 2026

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The document is a Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) used in U.S. federal courts to initiate a civil docket sheet. It outlines the required information for filing, including details about plaintiffs and defendants, jurisdiction, nature of the suit, and related cases. The form must be completed by attorneys when submitting civil complaints and serves as a standardized method for organizing case information.

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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.
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.
In Section II, indicate the basis of jurisdiction by placing an 'X' in one box only. Choose from options like U.S. Government Plaintiff, Federal Question, or Diversity.
Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdiction.
In Section IV, select the nature of suit that best describes your case by placing an 'X' in one box.
Fill out Sections V through VIII as applicable, providing details on case origin, cause of action, and any related cases before signing and dating at the bottom.

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What is the small claims court in Maine?

For the service of any process, the form USMS-285 is utilized by the U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Court. One complete set of this form (USM-285) and one copy of each writ for each individual, company, corporation, etc., to be served or property to be seized or condemned must be submitted.

What is JS 44?

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.

Can you file a civil suit in 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 the most common civil lawsuit?

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What is section 44 of the civil Procedure Act?

Under this rule, a document that, on its face, appears to be an official publication, is admissible, unless a party opposing its admission into evidence shows that it lacks that character.

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What is the Supreme court Rule 44?

Rehearing. 1. Any petition for the rehearing of any judgment or decision of the Court on the merits shall be filed within 25 days after entry of the judgment or decision, unless the Court or a Justice shortens or extends the time.

JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Maine 2026

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