Civil Case Cover Sheet (Judicial Council of California Form CM-010) Instructions

Check this box if the amount demanded in the case exceeds $35,000.

Check this box if the amount demanded in the case is $35,000 or less.

Enter the attorney's state bar number.

Enter the name of the attorney or the party representing themselves.

Enter the law firm name, if applicable.

Enter the street address for the attorney or self-represented party.

Enter the city for the attorney or self-represented party's address.

Enter the state for the attorney or self-represented party's address.

Enter the ZIP code for the attorney or self-represented party's address.

Enter the telephone number for the attorney or self-represented party.

Enter the fax number for the attorney or self-represented party, if any.

Enter the email address for the attorney or self-represented party.

Enter the name of the party the attorney represents.

Enter the full title of the case as it should appear on the court documents.

Enter the court-assigned case number for this matter.

Enter the name of the judge assigned to the case.

Enter the court department number or designation for the assigned courtroom.

Check this box if the case type is an asbestos matter (case type code 04).

Check this box if the case type is an auto tort claim classified as Auto (22).

Check this box if the case type is an auto tort claim involving an uninsured motorist, classified as Uninsured motorist (46).

Check this box if the case is primarily a breach of contract or breach of warranty dispute.

Check this box if the case is a collections matter filed under California Rules of Court, rule 3.740.

Check this box if the case is a collections dispute that does not fall under Rule 3.740.

Check this box if the case primarily concerns insurance coverage (e.g., duties to defend/indemnify or coverage determinations).

Check this box if the case is a contract matter that does not fit the other listed contract categories.

Check this box if the case is an employment matter primarily involving a wrongful termination claim.

Check this box if the case is an employment matter but does not fit the wrongful termination category.

Check this box if the case is an Employment Development Department (EDD) decision review.

Check this box if the case type is an enforcement of judgment.

Check this box if the case is a judicial review matter involving asset forfeiture.

Check this box if the case is a judicial review petition relating to an arbitration award.

Check this box if the case seeks judicial review through a writ of mandate.

Check this box if the case is another type of judicial review not covered by the other listed options.

Check this box if the case is a Miscellaneous Civil Complaint involving a RICO claim.

Check this box if the case is a Miscellaneous Civil Complaint that is not one of the listed case types above.

Check this box if the case is a miscellaneous civil petition involving partnership and corporate governance.

Check this box if the case is a miscellaneous civil petition that does not match any other listed case type.

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort involving a business tort or unfair business practice.

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort alleging a civil rights violation.

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort for defamation (e.g., libel or slander).

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort based on fraud or misrepresentation.

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort involving intellectual property claims.

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort alleging professional negligence (other than medical malpractice).

Check this box if the case is a non-PI/PD/WD (other) tort that does not fit the other listed categories.

Check this box if the case is a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death tort involving an allegedly defective product.

Check this box if the case is a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death claim based on alleged medical negligence.

Check this box if the case is a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death tort that does not fit the other listed categories in this section.

Check this box if the case is an antitrust or trade regulation matter (case type 03) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is a construction defect matter (case type 10) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is a mass tort matter (case type 40) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is a securities litigation matter (case type 28) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is an environmental or toxic tort matter (case type 30) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is a comprehensive groundwater adjudication (case type 47) that qualifies as provisionally complex civil litigation.

Check this box if the case is an insurance coverage claim arising from one of the listed provisionally complex case types (case type 41). Fill only if 'Antitrust/Trade regulation (03)', 'Construction defect (10)', 'Mass tort (40)', 'Securities litigation (28)', 'Environmental/Toxic tort (30)', 'Comprehensive groundwater adjudication (47)' is 'Yes' (any fields).

Check this box if the case involves eminent domain or inverse condemnation.

Check this box if the case is about an alleged wrongful eviction.

Check this box if the case involves a real property dispute not covered by the other listed real property options.

Check this box if the case is an unlawful detainer involving commercial property.

Check this box if the case is an unlawful detainer involving residential property.

Check this box if the unlawful detainer is based on allegations involving drugs.

Check this box if the case is a class action suit.

Check this box if the case is not a class action suit.

Check this box if you are filing this cover sheet as a counter filing in a complex case (e.g., with the defendant’s first appearance).

Check this box if you are filing this cover sheet as a joinder in a complex case (e.g., joining an existing complex case with the defendant’s first appearance).

Check this box if this case is complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court.

Check this box if this case is not complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court.

Check this box if the case involves many parties who are represented by different attorneys. Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the case is expected to involve extensive motions with difficult or new issues that will take significant time to resolve. Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the case will require review and handling of a large volume of documents or other documentary evidence. Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the case is expected to involve a large number of witnesses. Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the case will require coordination with related cases pending in other counties, states, countries, or in federal court. Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the case is likely to require significant court supervision after judgment (for example, to monitor or enforce ongoing compliance). Fill only if 'Complex case under Rule 3.400 - Yes' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date the notice of related case is completed and signed.

Type or print the name of the party or attorney signing the notice of related case.

Enter the total number of causes of action (claims) asserted in this case.

Check this box if you are seeking monetary damages or other financial relief.

Check this box if you are seeking nonmonetary relief such as a court declaration or an injunction.

Check this box if you are seeking punitive (exemplary) damages.

Enter the name of the California county where the Superior Court is located.

Enter the street address of the Superior Court location.

Enter the mailing address for the Superior Court, if different from the street address.

Enter the city and ZIP code for the Superior Court address.

Enter the branch name of the Superior Court where the case is filed.