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

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, 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 Sections V through VIII as applicable, providing details on case origin, cause of action, demand amounts, and any related cases.

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