General Civil Case Cover Sheet
ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT
GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
[COUNTY NAME] COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header
- Party & Case Identification
- Nature-of-Action Classification
- Interpreter & ADA Accommodations
- Filing Fee Calculation
- Certification & Signature Block
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
| Case No. | [To be assigned by Clerk] |
| Judge/Division | [___] |
| Date Filed | [MM / DD / YYYY] |
2. PARTY & CASE IDENTIFICATION
| Plaintiff(s) | [Legal Name(s)] |
| Address | [Street • City • State • Zip] |
| E-Mail / Phone | ☐ / [(xxx) xxx-xxxx] |
| Attorney for Plaintiff | [Firm • Bar No. • E-Mail] |
| Defendant(s) | [Legal Name(s)] |
| Address | [Street • City • State • Zip] |
| Attorney for Defendant | (If known) ☐ |
3. NATURE-OF-ACTION CLASSIFICATION
(Select one primary case category by marking “X.” Attach supplemental pages for secondary claims.)
3.1 TORT
A. Motor Vehicle
☐ 1301 Non-Death/Personal Injury ☐ 1302 Property Damage ☐ 1303 Wrongful Death
B. Non-Motor Vehicle
☐ 1304 Negligence ☐ 1305 Product Liability ☐ 1306 Medical Malpractice
☐ 1307 Legal Malpractice ☐ 1308 Premises Liability ☐ 1309 Intentional Tort
☐ 1310 Employment (Non-Discrimination) ☐ 1311 Employment Discrimination
☐ 1312 Other (specify) _____________
3.2 CONTRACT
☐ 1201 Account (Open/Stated) ☐ 1202 Promissory Note ☐ 1203 Breach of Contract
☐ 1204 Purchase/Sale of Goods ☐ 1205 Security Agreement ☐ 1206 Excess Proceeds (Sale)
☐ 1207 Construction/Development ☐ 1208 Insurance Coverage ☐ 1299 Other _____________
3.3 REAL PROPERTY
☐ 1401 Condemnation/Eminent Domain ☐ 1402 Forcible/Special Detainer
☐ 1403 Quiet Title ☐ 1404 Specific Performance ☐ 1499 Other _____________
3.4 OTHER CIVIL
☐ 1501 Class Action ☐ 1502 Declaratory Judgment ☐ 1503 Injunctive Relief
☐ 1504 Election Challenge ☐ 1505 Interpleader ☐ 1506 Tax Appeal
☐ 1507 Forfeiture/Seizure ☐ 1508 Special Action / Rule 106 - 110
☐ 1509 Name Change ☐ 1510 Emancipation ☐ 1599 Other _____________
4. INTERPRETER & ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
- Interpreter Required? ☐ Yes ☐ No Language: __________
- ADA Accommodation Needed? ☐ Yes ☐ No Describe: _______________________
5. FILING FEE CALCULATION
| Filing Event | A.R.S. Reference | Current Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint / Petition Filing | § 12-284(A)(1) | $ ☐ |
| Answer / Initial Appearance (each Defendant) | § 12-284(A)(2) | $ ☐ |
| Jury Demand (if applicable) | § 12-284(A)(6) | $ ☐ |
| Other: ______________________ | [cite] | $ ☐ |
Fees vary by county; verify the Clerk’s Schedule of Fees* effective on the date of filing.
6. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE BLOCK
I certify that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that this Cover Sheet is being filed contemporaneously with the initial pleading as required by Rule 3.1, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure.
| Signature of Attorney / Self-Represented Litigant | Date |
|---|---|
| ________________________________________________ | ____ |
Print Name: _______________________________________________________
Arizona Bar No. (if applicable): _________________________________
CLERK’S OFFICE USE ONLY
• Receipt No.: _____________ • Amount Paid: $ ____________ • Deputy Clerk Initials: _____
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-284 (2023) governs superior-court filing fees.
About This Template
These are the filings that drive a lawsuit through the system: complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and post-judgment papers. Each has its own format requirements under federal and state procedural rules, and each has a deadline that cannot be missed without consequences. Clean, procedurally correct filings move a case forward; sloppy ones invite motions to strike, amended responses, and avoidable delays.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: April 2026