GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
Superior Court of the State of Delaware
[COUNTY] County – Civil Division
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for use in the Delaware Superior Court. If filing in the Court of Chancery or any other state court, confirm that the court accepts this form or whether a court-specific cover sheet is required.]
I. CASE CAPTION
| Plaintiff(s): [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)] | C.A. No.: ___ (to be completed by Court) |
| Defendant(s): [DEFENDANT NAME(S)] | Date Filed: _ /_ /_ |
II. CASE CATEGORY SELECTION
(Select one primary category and as many sub-categories as apply)
A. Contract
☐ Debt Collection ☐ Breach of Contract
☐ Commercial Instrument ☐ Insurance Coverage
☐ Other Contract (describe): _____
B. Torts
☐ Negligence – Motor Vehicle ☐ Negligence – Premises Liability
☐ Product Liability ☐ Defamation/Libel/Slander
☐ Professional Malpractice ☐ Wrongful Death
☐ Other Tort (describe): __________
C. Real Property
☐ Mortgage Foreclosure ☐ Quiet Title
☐ Ejectment ☐ Landlord-Tenant (appeal)
☐ Other Real Property (describe): _______
D. Administrative Agency Appeal
☐ Workers’ Compensation ☐ Unemployment Insurance
☐ Tax Assessment ☐ Other Agency (describe): ____
E. Miscellaneous Civil
☐ Declaratory Judgment ☐ Injunction/Restraining Order
☐ Statutory or Constitutional Challenge
☐ Foreign Judgment/Domestication
☐ Other Civil (describe): __________
[// GUIDANCE: Delaware’s Superior Court tracks statistics by main category. Select the single best overall category, then mark applicable sub-categories for clarity.]
III. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
(Check one)
☐ $0 – $99,999 ☐ $100,000 – $999,999 ☐ $1,000,000 or more
Estimated monetary relief sought: $ [____]
IV. JURY TRIAL DEMAND
☐ Yes ☐ No
(If “Yes,” a separate jury demand compliant with Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 38 must be filed.)
V. RELATED OR PREVIOUSLY FILED CASES
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Are there any related cases pending in Delaware state courts?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, list Court, Case No., and Judge: ________ -
Have any substantially similar actions between these parties been previously dismissed or resolved in Delaware or another jurisdiction?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, identify: ___________
VI. COMPLEXITY / TRACK REQUEST
☐ Complex (anticipated to involve extensive discovery, numerous parties, or novel issues)
☐ Standard (default)
☐ Expedited (preference statute or other accelerated schedule applies)
[// GUIDANCE: Requesting “Complex” authorizes the Court to apply specialized case-management orders and may trigger higher scheduling fees. Confer with opposing counsel before checking.]
VII. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION STATUS
A. Has pre-suit mediation or arbitration occurred? ☐ Yes ☐ No
B. If Yes, outcome: ☐ Resolved ☐ Partially Resolved ☐ Not Resolved
VIII. ATTORNEY & PARTY INFORMATION
Lead Counsel for Plaintiff(s)
• Name: [ATTORNEY NAME]
• DE Bar No.: [_]
• Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
• Address: [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP]
• Telephone: [____]
• E-Mail: [____]
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s) (if known)
• Name: [ATTORNEY NAME] DE Bar No.: [_]
• E-Mail: [____]
Self-Represented Litigants
• Name: [PARTY] ☐ Plaintiff ☐ Defendant
• Address / Phone / E-Mail: __________
[// GUIDANCE: Delaware’s e-filing system requires valid e-mail addresses for service. Confirm accuracy.]
IX. FILING FEE CALCULATION
| Filing Code | Quantity | Unit Fee* | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Initiation | 1 | $ [_] | $ [_] |
| Additional Defendant(s) | [__] | $ [_] | $ [_] |
| Jury Demand (if filed) | 1 | $ [_] | $ [_] |
| Complex Case Surcharge (if any) | 1 | $ [_] | $ [_] |
| Other (specify): ____ | [__] | $ [_] | $ [_] |
| TOTAL FEE | $ [_] |
*Refer to the current “Superior Court – Prothonotary Fee Schedule.” Fees change periodically.
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm fee amounts at the time of filing. Overpayment may delay docketing; underpayment may result in rejection.]
X. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
I certify that the information provided in this Civil Case Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief formed after a reasonable inquiry. I further certify that this filing is made in compliance with Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 11.
Signature: ____ Date: _ / /_
Printed Name: [ATTORNEY OR PRO SE PARTY NAME]
Bar No. (if applicable): [_]
NOTICE TO FILER
• Failure to complete this Cover Sheet accurately may result in processing delays or rejection of the filing.
• The Cover Sheet is for administrative purposes only; it neither expands nor limits the pleadings.
• A copy of this Cover Sheet must be served on all parties together with the initiating pleading.
[// GUIDANCE: After finalizing, upload this Cover Sheet as a separate lead document in File & ServeXpress (“Cover Sheet – Civil”) and link it to the Complaint. Retain a conformed copy for your file.]
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