General Civil Case Cover Sheet

GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

Arkansas Circuit/District Courts
(Required by Ark. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order No. 8)

I. COURT & DOCKET INFORMATION

1. Court: __[NAME OF CIRCUIT OR DISTRICT COURT]__
2. County: __[COUNTY]__
3. Division: __[DIVISION/DEPARTMENT, if any]__
4. Docket/Case No.: __[To be assigned by Clerk]__

II. PLAINTIFF INFORMATION

III. DEFENDANT INFORMATION

IV. ATTORNEY OF RECORD

1. Attorney Name: __[ATTORNEY NAME]__
2. Arkansas Bar No.: __[BAR #]__
3. Firm Name: __[LAW FIRM]__
4. Address: __[STREET, CITY, ST ZIP]__
5. Telephone: __[###-###-####]__
6. E-Mail: __[E-MAIL]__

V. NATURE OF SUIT (Select ONE primary case type and ONE sub-type)

A. CONTRACT
☐ 01 Debt (Non-Real Estate)
☐ 02 Breach of Contract
☐ 03 Mortgage Foreclosure
☐ 04 Replevin
☐ 05 Other Contract ______________________

B. TORT
☐ 10 Auto Accident
☐ 11 Premises Liability
☐ 12 Product Liability
☐ 13 Medical/Dental Malpractice
☐ 14 Legal Malpractice
☐ 15 Wrongful Death
☐ 16 Assault & Battery
☐ 17 Libel/Slander/Defamation
☐ 18 Other Tort ___________________________

C. CIVIL RIGHTS / EMPLOYMENT
☐ 20 Civil Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1983)
☐ 21 Employment Discrimination
☐ 22 Workers’ Compensation Appeal
☐ 23 Whistleblower/Retaliation

D. REAL PROPERTY
☐ 30 Eminent Domain/Condemnation
☐ 31 Quiet Title / Ejectment
☐ 32 Landlord–Tenant
☐ 33 Other Real Property ________________

E. FAMILY / DOMESTIC
☐ 40 Divorce
☐ 41 Child Custody/Support
☐ 42 Paternity
☐ 43 Adoption
☐ 44 Domestic Abuse
☐ 45 Other Domestic ________________

F. PROBATE / GUARDIANSHIP
☐ 50 Estate Administration
☐ 51 Guardianship/Conservatorship
☐ 52 Trust Matters
☐ 53 Other Probate ________________

G. OTHER CIVIL
☐ 60 Declaratory Judgment
☐ 61 Injunction / TRO
☐ 62 Class Action
☐ 63 Foreign Judgment Registration
☐ 64 Small Claims (appeal)
☐ 65 Administrative Appeal
☐ 66 Other Civil _______________________

VI. JURY DEMAND

☐ Yes ☐ No

VII. CLASS ACTION CERTIFICATION

☐ Proposed Class Action under Ark. R. Civ. P. 23

VIII. SUMMONS REQUESTED

☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, number of summons to be issued: __[#]__

IX. RELATED OR RE-OPENED CASE

1. Is this filing reopening a closed case? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. If “Yes,” previous Case No.: __[PREVIOUS DOCKET #]__
3. Is this filing related to other pending cases? ☐ Yes ☐ No
4. If “Yes,” list related Case No(s).: __[RELATED #s]__

X. FILING FEE INFORMATION

Statutory Filing Fee Paid: __$[AMOUNT]__
Method of Payment: ☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Credit Card ☐ In Forma Pauperis (IFP)

XI. SIGNATURE & VERIFICATION

I, the undersigned, certify that (a) the information provided in this civil cover sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief; (b) I have read Ark. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order No. 8 and understand that completion of this sheet is required for docket administration purposes only; and (c) a copy of this cover sheet will be served with the initial pleading as required.

Date: __[MM/DD/YYYY]__

__________________________________
[ATTORNEY / PRO SE SIGNATURE]

Print Name: __[PRINTED NAME]__
Title (if any): __[TITLE]__

XII. CLERK’S OFFICE USE ONLY (Do Not Complete)

• Filing Date: ________________________
• Amount Received: $_________________
• Receipt No.: _______________________
• Case Number Assigned: ______________
• Initials of Clerk: ___________________

[// GUIDANCE FOR PRACTITIONERS]

1. Attach this Cover Sheet as the first page of the initiating pleading.
2. If claiming In Forma Pauperis status, include the verified IFP affidavit per Ark. Code Ann. § 16-68-606.
3. For electronically-filed cases, ensure data fields in the e-Filing system mirror this sheet. Discrepancies may delay issuance of summons.
4. When multiple plaintiffs/defendants exceed available rows, attach a rider labeled "Attachment A – Additional Parties."
5. Keep a conformed copy stamped by the clerk for your records; it establishes proof of filing date and fee payment.

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This template is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Verify all information against current Arkansas statutes, court rules, and local administrative orders before use.