General Civil Case Cover Sheet

MARYLAND GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

(Circuit Court – Non-Domestic Civil Matters)

DOCUMENT HEADER

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR [___] COUNTY, MARYLAND
Civil Division

Case No.: ______________________ (To be completed by Clerk)

CAPTION

• Plaintiff(s): [PLAINTIFF FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Address: [STREET | CITY | STATE | ZIP]
Telephone: [( ) ] ___________ E-mail: [___]

• Defendant(s): [DEFENDANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Address: [STREET | CITY | STATE | ZIP]
Telephone: [( ) ] ___________ E-mail: [___]

SECTION 1. PARTY INFORMATION

SECTION 2. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY & RELIEF SOUGHT

1. Monetary damages claimed: $ ☐

2. Non-monetary relief sought (check all that apply):
   ☐ Declaratory  ☐ Injunctive  ☐ Other: [___]

3. Jury trial demanded pursuant to Md. Rule 2-325?  ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 3. CASE CATEGORY & TRACK DESIGNATION

*Track definitions (simplified):
Track 1 – Expedited (trial within 12 months)
Track 2 – Standard (trial within 18 months)
Track 3 – Complex (custom scheduling order)
Track 4 – Business & Technology (special B&T docket)
Track 5 – Foreclosure (Rule 14-207 schedule)
Track 6 – Post-Judgment / Misc. (as applicable)

Selected Code: ☐  Selected Track: ☐

SECTION 4. RELATED & CONSOLIDATED CASES

1. Are there any related, consolidated, or companion cases now or previously pending in any Maryland state or federal court?
   ☐ No ☐ Yes – Case No(s). ☐

2. If yes, state relationship: [e.g., same parties, same transaction, appeal pending, etc.]

SECTION 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & STATUTORY NOTICES

Check all that apply and attach required documents:
☐ Confessed Judgment Affidavit & original instrument (Md. Rule 2-611)
☐ Statement of Workers’ Compensation Payments (Lab. & Emp. § 9-902)
☐ Medical Malpractice Certificate & Report (Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2A-04)
☐ Corporate Resolution or Board Authority (if plaintiff is a corporation)
☐ Other statutory prerequisite: [describe] ____________________

SECTION 6. FEE CALCULATION WORKSHEET

1. Base filing fee (Complaint) ……………………………………… $ [INSERT]
2. Surcharge (Maryland Legal Services) ………………………… $ [INSERT]
3. Additional defendants (>2 @ $[___] each) ……………… $ [INSERT]
4. Jury demand fee (if applicable) ……………………………… $ [INSERT]
5. Misc. statutory fees (e.g., foreclosure, expungement) … $ [INSERT]

Total Paid: $ ☐

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE

I certify under the penalties of perjury that (a) the foregoing information is accurate, (b) the complaint or petition is filed in good faith and not for any improper purpose, and (c) I am authorized to sign and file this cover sheet on behalf of the party(ies) named above.

Date: _____ / _____ / 20____

___________________________________________
[ATTORNEY / PRO SE SIGNATURE]

Printed Name: ☐
Maryland Attorney No.: [######] (omit if self-represented)
Firm/Office: ☐
Address: [STREET | CITY | STATE | ZIP]
Telephone: [( ) ] ___________
E-mail: ☐

FILING CHECKLIST

☐ Cover Sheet (this document) – completed, signed, and attached as first page
☐ Complaint/Petition – complies with Md. Rule 2-303 et seq.
☐ Required affidavits/certificates (see Section 5)
☐ Fee payment or waiver request (Md. Rule 1-325)
☐ Service copies + summons for each defendant (Md. Rule 2-112)
☐ Envelope and postage for clerk-served defendants (if applicable)

NOTICE

• This cover sheet is required by Md. Rule 2-111 for most civil actions commenced in Circuit Court.
• Information contained herein is used solely for case management and statistical purposes. It does not affect substantive rights.
• Subsequent amendments to the pleadings that materially change the case category or track designation must be accompanied by an amended cover sheet.

End of Maryland General Civil Case Cover Sheet Template