Civil Case Cover Sheet (Judicial Council of California Form CM-010) Completed Form Examples and Samples

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A completed sample of the California Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010) for a breach of contract lawsuit.

Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010) Example – Breach of Contract

How this form was filled:

This example shows a completed Form CM-010 for a business-to-business breach of contract case. It correctly identifies the plaintiff and defendant, specifies the case type as 'Breach of Contract/Warranty', designates the case as 'Unlimited Civil' because the damages exceed $35,000, and indicates a jury trial is demanded.

Information used to fill out the document:

  • Plaintiff Name: Innovate Solutions Inc.
  • Defendant Name: Global Logistics Corp.
  • Filing Attorney: Laura Chen, Esq. (SBN 123456)
  • Attorney For: Innovate Solutions Inc. (Plaintiff)
  • Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
  • Court Address: 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Case Type: Breach of Contract / Warranty (Item 6)
  • Case Category: Unlimited Civil (Amount demanded exceeds $35,000)
  • Jury Trial Demanded: Yes
  • Number of Causes of Action: 1
  • Class Action Suit: No
  • Remedies Sought: Monetary
  • Date Filed: May 15, 2026

What this filled form sample shows:

  • Accurate completion of attorney and party information at the top of the form.
  • Proper selection of the case type from the provided list (Item 6: Breach of Contract/Warranty).
  • Correct designation of the case as 'Unlimited Civil' based on the amount demanded.
  • Clear indication that a jury trial is demanded by the plaintiff.

Form specifications and details:

Form Name: Civil Case Cover Sheet
Form Number: CM-010
Jurisdiction: Judicial Council of California
Use Case: Filing a new unlimited civil case for breach of contract.
Categories: California judicial forms, Judicial Council forms
Created: February 03, 2026 07:49 PM
A completed sample of the California Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010) for a breach of contract lawsuit.