General Civil Case Cover Sheet

ILLINOIS STATE COURT

GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

Required Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 10.1

A. COURT AND CAPTION INFORMATION

Case Caption:

[________________________________], Plaintiff(s),

v.

[________________________________], Defendant(s).

B. PARTY INFORMATION

Plaintiff(s)

Defendant(s)

☐ Additional parties listed on attached addendum

C. ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT INFORMATION

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Attorney for Defendant(s) (if known)

Self-Represented Party (if applicable)

☐ Check if filing party is self-represented

D. PRIMARY CASE CATEGORY

Select ONE primary category that best describes the principal cause of action. Categories and codes track the Illinois Supreme Court's civil case taxonomy used by circuit clerks for statistical reporting.

1. Tort (Code: T)

☐ T-MV — Motor Vehicle Negligence
☐ T-PI — Personal Injury (non-motor vehicle)
☐ T-PD — Property Damage
☐ T-WD — Wrongful Death (740 ILCS 180/)
☐ T-PM — Product Liability / Mass Tort
☐ T-MM — Medical Malpractice (735 ILCS 5/2-622)
☐ T-LP — Legal / Other Professional Malpractice
☐ T-DF — Defamation
☐ T-OT — Other Tort (specify): [________________________________]

2. Contract (Code: L)

☐ L-CN — Consumer Contract
☐ L-CM — Commercial Contract / Business Debt
☐ L-IN — Insurance Coverage / Subrogation
☐ L-EM — Employment Agreement / Wage Claim (820 ILCS 115/)
☐ L-CN — Construction Contract
☐ L-OT — Other Contract (specify): [________________________________]

3. Real Property (Code: RP)

☐ RP-FC — Mortgage Foreclosure (735 ILCS 5/15-1101 et seq.)
☐ RP-ED — Eminent Domain / Condemnation (735 ILCS 30/)
☐ RP-PT — Partition
☐ RP-TX — Tax Deed / Tax Objection (35 ILCS 200/)
☐ RP-FE — Forcible Entry and Detainer (735 ILCS 5/9-101 et seq.)
☐ RP-OT — Other Real Property (specify): [________________________________]

4. Chancery (Code: CH)

☐ CH-DJ — Declaratory Judgment (735 ILCS 5/2-701)
☐ CH-IN — Injunctive Relief
☐ CH-SP — Specific Performance
☐ CH-AC — Accounting
☐ CH-OT — Other Chancery (specify): [________________________________]

5. Statutory / Miscellaneous Civil (Code: SC)

☐ SC-AR — Administrative Review (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.)
☐ SC-DT — Dissolution of Partnership / Corporation
☐ SC-CR — Civil Rights (775 ILCS 5/ — Illinois Human Rights Act)
☐ SC-WC — Workers' Compensation (court action)
☐ SC-CA — Class Action
☐ SC-OT — Other Statutory / Misc. (specify): [________________________________]

6. Law Magistrate / Small Claims (Code: SM)

☐ SM-SC — Small Claims (735 ILCS 5/Art. XI)
☐ SM-EV — Eviction (under $50,000)
☐ SM-OT — Other Small Claims (specify): [________________________________]

E. MONETARY PRAYER AND RULE 222 CERTIFICATION

1. Amount claimed (exclusive of costs and interest): $[________________________________]

2. ☐ This case IS subject to the expedited procedures of Ill. S. Ct. R. 222(b) (total money damages of $50,000 or less).

3. ☐ This case IS NOT subject to Rule 222(b) because damages exceed $50,000 or the relief sought is non-monetary.

4. ☐ This case involves a claim for attorney fees authorized by statute or contract.

F. JURY DEMAND

☐ Plaintiff demands trial by jury (735 ILCS 5/2-1105)
☐ Defendant demands trial by jury
☐ No jury demand at this time

Note: Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1105, a jury demand must be filed at the time the case is placed at issue. A jury demand fee must also be paid at the time of the demand. The demand must appear in a pleading or be served as a separate document.

G. RELATED CASES AND SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS

1. Does this case involve a minor or legally incompetent person?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No

2. Does this case involve a governmental entity?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No

3. Is this case related to a pending matter in this or another Illinois court?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   If Yes, list case number(s) and court(s): [________________________________]

4. Has any substantially similar action been previously filed and dismissed?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No
   If Yes, provide details: [________________________________]

5. Is a constitutional challenge raised?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No (If Yes, the Attorney General must be served per 735 ILCS 5/2-602)

H. CASE COMPLEXITY DESIGNATION

☐ Standard
☐ Complex (anticipated extensive discovery, multiple parties, or novel legal issues)

Estimated number of witnesses: [____]
Estimated trial length: [____] days

I. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

☐ Mandatory arbitration applies (amount in controversy at or below county threshold)
☐ Mediation requested
☐ Case evaluation requested
☐ ADR not applicable

J. ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

☐ No accommodations needed
☐ Interpreter required — Language: [________________________________]
☐ ADA accommodation required (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

K. FILING FEE SCHEDULE

Pursuant to 705 ILCS 105/27.2 (fees vary by county, case category, and claim amount):

☐ Filing fee tendered: $[________________________________]
☐ Fee waiver petition filed (735 ILCS 5/5-105)

Note: Filing fees in Illinois vary significantly by county, case type, and amount in controversy. Cook County fees differ from downstate counties. Always confirm the current fee schedule with the Circuit Clerk prior to filing. E-filing is mandatory statewide for most civil cases via the Illinois eFileIL system.

L. ATTORNEY / PARTY CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, certify that:

1. The information contained in this cover sheet is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief;
2. I have provided a copy of this completed cover sheet to all other parties as required by Illinois Supreme Court rules;
3. If this is a Rule 222(b) case, I will not request more than $50,000 in damages, exclusive of costs and interest; and
4. This filing complies with all applicable Illinois Supreme Court Rules and local rules.

M. CLERK'S USE ONLY

N. FILING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Attach this cover sheet as the first page of the complaint or petition when filing.
2. File an original plus the number of copies required by local rule.
3. E-filing is mandatory statewide for most civil cases through the Illinois eFileIL system (https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov).
4. Pay all applicable fees at the time of filing. Payment methods accepted vary by county.
5. Retain proof of payment and a stamped copy for your records.
6. For medical malpractice cases, attach the required affidavit and physician report per 735 ILCS 5/2-622.
7. For foreclosure cases, include all required notices and attachments per 735 ILCS 5/15-1504.1.

Sources and References

• Illinois Supreme Court Rules (current): https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules-law/supreme-court-rules/
• 735 ILCS 5/ (Code of Civil Procedure): https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?ActID=2017
• 705 ILCS 105/27.2 (Clerk Filing Fees): https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?ActID=1940
• Illinois eFileIL System: https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov
• Ill. S. Ct. R. 10.1 (Case Cover Sheet): https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules-law/supreme-court-rules/

This template is provided for informational and drafting purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Practitioners must verify all information against current Illinois statutes, Supreme Court rules, and local circuit court rules before filing.