Missouri Civil Case Filing Information Sheet

CIVIL CASE FILING INFORMATION SHEET

Missouri Circuit Court — Per Court Operating Rule 4.07

Required for all civil, domestic relations, and probate cases filed in courts using an OSCA-approved automated case management system.

COURT IDENTIFICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, MISSOURI

(For City of St. Louis filings: "IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS")

Division: [________________________________]

Circuit Number: [________________________________]

(Missouri has 46 judicial circuits. Select the circuit encompassing the county of filing.)

☐ Associate Circuit Division
☐ Circuit Division

CASE CAPTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, MISSOURI
[DIVISION]

[________________________________],
                    Plaintiff(s),               Case No.: [________________]
                                                (Assigned by Clerk)
        vs.
                                                Division: [________________]
[________________________________],
                    Defendant(s).

SECTION 1: PARTY INFORMATION

PLAINTIFF(S) / PETITIONER(S)

Additional Plaintiff(s): ☐ See attached list

DEFENDANT(S) / RESPONDENT(S)

Additional Defendant(s): ☐ See attached list

SECTION 2: ATTORNEY INFORMATION

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF(S)

☐ Self-Represented Litigant (Pro Se)

ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S) (if known)

SECTION 3: CASE TYPE / CLASSIFICATION

Select the OSCA/SJRC case type code that best describes this action:

(Per the SJRC Case Types List, updated 08/2025)

CIRCUIT CIVIL — TORT

☐ CC — Breach of Contract
☐ CC — Fraud/Misrepresentation
☐ CC — Personal Injury — Motor Vehicle
☐ CC — Personal Injury — Premises Liability
☐ CC — Personal Injury — Other
☐ CC — Medical Malpractice
☐ CC — Legal Malpractice
☐ CC — Products Liability
☐ CC — Wrongful Death
☐ CC — Other Tort: [________________________________]

CIRCUIT CIVIL — REAL ESTATE

☐ CC — Rent and Possession
☐ CC — Unlawful Detainer
☐ CC — Mechanic's Lien
☐ CC — Eminent Domain / Condemnation
☐ CC — Foreclosure
☐ CC — Partition
☐ CC — Quiet Title
☐ CC — Other Real Estate: [________________________________]

CIRCUIT CIVIL — EXTRAORDINARY REMEDY

☐ CC — Declaratory Judgment
☐ CC — Habeas Corpus
☐ CC — Injunction / Temporary Restraining Order
☐ CC — Mandamus
☐ CC — Prohibition
☐ CC — Quo Warranto
☐ CC — Other Extraordinary Remedy: [________________________________]

CIRCUIT CIVIL — MISCELLANEOUS

☐ CC — Action Against Garnishee
☐ CC — Administrative Agency Appeal
☐ CC — CAFA (Class Action Fairness Act)
☐ CC — Common Law Lien Petition
☐ CC — Contempt (Civil)
☐ CC — Employment Discrimination
☐ CC — Expungement
☐ CC — Foreign Judgment Registration
☐ CC — Replevin
☐ CC — Revival of Judgment
☐ CC — Tax Suit (State/County/Municipal)
☐ CC — Will Contest
☐ CC — Workers' Compensation
☐ CC — Other Miscellaneous Civil: [________________________________]

ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT CIVIL

☐ AC — Civil (amount $25,000 or less)
☐ AC — Small Claims ($5,000 or less)
☐ AC — Landlord/Tenant — Rent and Possession
☐ AC — Unlawful Detainer
☐ AC — Other Associate Civil: [________________________________]

Case Type Code (if known): [________________________________]

Brief description of cause of action:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

SECTION 4: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

Jurisdictional Amount (determines division assignment):

☐ $5,000 or less (Small Claims eligible — Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.300)
☐ $5,000.01 – $25,000 (Associate Circuit Division — Mo. Rev. Stat. § 517.011)
☐ Over $25,000 (Circuit Division)
☐ Amount not yet determinable
☐ Non-monetary relief only

Specific amount claimed (if determinable): $[________________________________]
(Exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees)

Non-monetary relief sought:
☐ Injunctive Relief
☐ Declaratory Judgment
☐ Specific Performance
☐ Replevin / Recovery of Specific Property
☐ Other Equitable Relief: [________________________________]

SECTION 5: JURY DEMAND

☐ Jury Trial Demanded (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.190)

☐ Non-Jury / Court Trial

☐ Jury demand reserved — to be filed within time allowed by rules

Note: Under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 69.01, a jury trial demand must be filed no later than at the time of the filing of the answer or the filing of the first responsive pleading. A jury demand not timely made is deemed waived. The jury fee varies by county — check with the local circuit clerk.

Jury size: ☐ 6 jurors (Associate Circuit) ☐ 12 jurors (Circuit Division)

SECTION 6: RELATED CASES

Are there related cases pending or previously filed in any Missouri court?

☐ No
☐ Yes — Provide details:

Is consolidation or transfer being sought? ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 7: FILING FEE AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION

Missouri Circuit Court Filing Fees:

Filing fees in Missouri vary by county and division. Contact the local Circuit Clerk for current fee schedules.

Payment Method:
☐ Check / Money Order payable to "Circuit Clerk of [County] County"
☐ Cash (accepted at clerk's window)
☐ Credit / Debit Card (via Show-Me Courts e-filing)
☐ Fee Waiver Granted (Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis)

Note: Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040, indigent parties may apply for waiver of filing fees and court costs by filing a verified affidavit of inability to pay.

SECTION 8: VENUE CERTIFICATION

Venue is proper in this county because (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 508.010 et seq.):

☐ Defendant resides in this county (§ 508.010(1))
☐ Cause of action arose in this county (§ 508.010(2))
☐ Defendant may be found in this county (§ 508.010(3))
☐ Transaction or occurrence giving rise to this action occurred in this county
☐ Contract was to be performed in this county (§ 508.010(4))
☐ Real property at issue is located in this county (§ 508.010(5))
☐ Plaintiff resides in this county (applicable to specific statutory claims)
☐ Other statutory basis: [________________________________]

SECTION 9: SERVICE OF PROCESS

Method of Service (Missouri Supreme Court Rule 54):

☐ Personal Service by Sheriff (Rule 54.13)
☐ Personal Service by Licensed Process Server (Rule 54.20)
☐ Service by Certified or Registered Mail (Rule 54.14)
☐ Service by Publication (Rule 54.17) — Court order required
☐ Acceptance / Waiver of Service (Rule 54.16)
☐ Service on Secretary of State (Statutory Agent — Mo. Rev. Stat. § 506.500)

Sheriff / Process Server Information:
Name: [________________________________]
Badge/License No.: [________________________________]

SECTION 10: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

Does this case involve mandatory or voluntary ADR?

☐ Court-ordered mediation required by local rule
☐ Voluntary mediation requested
☐ Arbitration (binding)
☐ Arbitration (non-binding)
☐ Early neutral evaluation
☐ No ADR planned at this time

Note: Several Missouri circuits (including Jackson County — 16th Circuit, and St. Louis County — 21st Circuit) have local rules requiring mediation for certain civil case types. Check local circuit rules.

Mediator / Neutral selected: [________________________________]
Proposed ADR date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 11: SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS

Class Action:
☐ Yes — This action is filed as a class action under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 52.08
☐ No

Business Court Designation (if available in this circuit):
☐ Yes — Requesting assignment to the Business Court Division
☐ No
☐ Not available in this circuit

Note: The St. Louis City Circuit (22nd Circuit) and certain other circuits maintain specialized business court or complex litigation dockets. Check local availability.

Mass Tort / Multi-District Litigation:
☐ Yes
☐ No

SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Interpreter needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, language: [________________________________]

ADA accommodation needed: ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, describe: [________________________________]

Sealed or confidential filing: ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, basis: [________________________________]

Vexatious Litigant Status (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 531.050):
☐ No prior vexatious litigant finding against filing party
☐ Prior finding exists — Pre-filing order attached

SECTION 13: ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that the information provided on this Case Filing Information Sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this sheet is required by Court Operating Rule 4.07 and will be used for case management and statistical reporting purposes. Filing this sheet does not relieve me of any obligation to file required pleadings or pay applicable fees.

Date: [__/__/____]

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

Missouri Bar Number: [________________]

Firm: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

SECTION 14: E-FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Show-Me Courts Electronic Filing System

1. Portal: Access at https://www.courts.mo.gov/efile
2. Registration: Create an account and link your Missouri Bar number; self-represented parties may register separately
3. New Case Filing: Select the appropriate court, division, and case type from the drop-down menus
4. Case Information Sheet: Complete the electronic case filing information fields (which correspond to this paper form) during the e-filing workflow
5. Fee Payment: Filing deposits and fees are paid electronically by credit/debit card or approved account
6. Document Upload: Upload complaint/petition and all attachments in PDF format
7. Service: E-service is available to registered users through the system
8. Confirmation: Retain the electronic confirmation receipt; the case number will be assigned upon clerk acceptance

Mandatory E-Filing: E-filing is mandatory in many Missouri circuits for attorneys. Check your circuit's local rules for e-filing mandates and exceptions.

Circuit Clerk Contact:

County of [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Hours: [________________________________]

Website: [________________________________]

PRACTITIONER NOTES

1. Filing Information Sheet Requirement: Court Operating Rule 4.07 mandates a filing information sheet for all civil, domestic relations, and probate cases in courts using OSCA-approved case management systems. The sheet facilitates proper case classification and statistical reporting.

2. Division Assignment: Cases exceeding $25,000 are assigned to Circuit Division; cases at or below $25,000 to Associate Circuit Division. Small claims threshold is $5,000 (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.300).

3. St. Louis City (22nd Circuit): The City of St. Louis operates as an independent city, separate from St. Louis County (21st Circuit). Filings must specify the correct entity. St. Louis City has its own clerk's office, local rules, and specialized dockets.

4. Jackson County (16th Circuit): Jackson County (Kansas City) maintains local rules that differ significantly from other circuits, including mandatory mediation for many civil case types, specific scheduling order requirements, and a dedicated civil case management track.

5. Venue — Corporate Defendants: Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 508.010, venue for suits against corporations may lie where the registered agent is located or where the corporation has an office or usual place of business.

6. Responsive Pleading Deadline: Under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 55.25(a), the defendant must file a responsive pleading within 30 days after service of process.

7. Statute of Limitations — Common Actions:
   - Personal Injury: 5 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120)
   - Contract (written): 10 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110)
   - Contract (oral): 5 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120)
   - Property Damage: 5 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120)
   - Medical Malpractice: 2 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105)
   - Fraud: 5 years (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120)

8. Jury Trial Right: Missouri Constitution, Art. I, § 22(a), guarantees the right to trial by jury. The demand must be filed timely under Rule 69.01 or it is waived.

9. Fee Waiver: Indigent parties may seek fee waiver by filing a verified Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with a financial affidavit under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.040.

10. Local Rules Variation: Missouri's 46 circuits have wide variation in local rules. Always consult the specific circuit's local rules and standing orders at courts.mo.gov.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Missouri Court Operating Rule 4.07 — courts.mo.gov
• SJRC Case Types List (08/2025) — courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=411
• Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure — courts.mo.gov
• Show-Me Courts E-Filing System — courts.mo.gov/efile
• Civil Court Costs Schedule — courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=43302
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 508.010 (Venue) — revisor.mo.gov
• Missouri Bar Association — mobar.org