JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - South Carolina 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet in our 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, input the county 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, indicate your basis of jurisdiction by placing an 'X' in one box only. Choose from options like U.S. Government Plaintiff, Federal Question, or Diversity.
5. Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if you selected Diversity in Section II.
6. In Section IV, select the nature of suit that best describes your case by placing an 'X' in one box.
7. 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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