JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Massachusetts 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, fill in the appropriate county for both the first listed plaintiff and defendant based on their locations at the time of filing.
4. 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.
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 regarding the origin of your case by checking one of the seven boxes provided.
8. Provide a brief description of your cause in Section VI along with any relevant civil statute.
9. Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom before submitting it to ensure all information is accurate and complete.

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