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JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Michigan 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, basis of jurisdiction, citizenship of parties, nature of suit, and other relevant case information. The form is mandated by the Judicial Conference of the United States and serves as a standardized method for attorneys to submit essential case details to the Clerk of Court.

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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, detailing cause of action, related cases, and demands before signing and dating the form.

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Do you have to serve the civil case cover sheet in California?

(a) Cover sheet required If the plaintiff indicates on the cover sheet that the case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq., or a collections case under rule 3.740, the plaintiff must serve a copy of the cover sheet with the complaint. In all other cases, the plaintiff is not required to serve the cover sheet.

What evidence is needed in a civil case?

In a civil case, the plaintiff must convince the jury by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., that it is more likely than not) that the defendant is responsible for the harm the plaintiff has suffered.

What is the difference between a civil case and a court case?

After a person is arrested and charged with a crime, that person goes to a Criminal Court. Civil law refers to almost all other disputesthese are the rules that apply when one person sues another person, a business or agency.

Can you file a civil suit in federal court?

Filing takes place in the circuit court for the county where the incident occurred or in the circuit court for the county where the defendant lives. To start a civil action, a summons and complaint must be filed, filing fees must be paid, and all of the parties must be served with notice of the complaint.

What is a civil case cover sheet?

A federal civil case involves a legal dispute between two or more parties. A civil action begins when a party to a dispute files a complaint, and pays a filing fee required by statute.

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What is a JS 44 form?

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.