JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - New York 2025

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, 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 VI with the civil statute related to your cause of action and provide a brief description.
8. Finally, sign and date the form in the designated area before submitting it to ensure compliance with court requirements.

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