North Dakota State District Court
General Civil Case Cover Sheet
[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for new civil actions filed in any North Dakota District Court. It incorporates state-specific filing conventions, standard case-type classifications, and practical drafting aids. Complete all bracketed fields before submitting your pleading packet to the clerk.]
1. Case Caption
State of North Dakota ) IN DISTRICT COURT
County of [COUNTY] ) [JUDICIAL DISTRICT] JUDICIAL DISTRICT
)
[PLAINTIFF NAME(S)], )
Plaintiff(s), ) Case No. _______ [// to be assigned by clerk]
v. )
[DEFENDANT NAME(S)], )
Defendant(s). )
2. Case Category Selection
(Check ONE primary category and ONE sub-category. Use “Other” only when no listed sub-category reasonably fits.)
A. TORT
☐ A1 Personal Injury
☐ A2 Wrongful Death
☐ A3 Professional/Medical Malpractice
☐ A4 Property Damage
☐ A5 Defamation/Privacy
☐ A6 Other Tort (specify): _____
B. CONTRACT / COMMERCIAL
☐ B1 Buyer–Plaintiff / Goods or Services
☐ B2 Seller–Plaintiff / Goods or Services
☐ B3 Consumer Credit / Debt Collection
☐ B4 Employment / Non-compete / Wage Claim
☐ B5 Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith
☐ B6 Other Contract (specify): _______
C. REAL PROPERTY
☐ C1 Foreclosure
☐ C2 Quiet Title / Boundary / Easement
☐ C3 Landlord–Tenant (Residential)
☐ C4 Landlord–Tenant (Commercial)
☐ C5 Eminent Domain / Condemnation
☐ C6 Other Real Property (specify): ________
D. CIVIL RIGHTS / EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
☐ D1 Employment (Title VII / ADA / ADEA equivalent)
☐ D2 Housing / Accommodation
☐ D3 Other Civil Rights (specify): ____
E. OTHER STATUTORY / SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
☐ E1 Administrative Appeal
☐ E2 Declaratory Judgment
☐ E3 Foreign Judgment Domestication
☐ E4 Post-Judgment (Garnishment / Execution)
☐ E5 Election Contest / Ballot Issue
☐ E6 Other (specify): __________
[// GUIDANCE: ND clerk’s offices rely on the above codes for initial docketing and fee assessment. Misclassification can delay processing.]
3. Party & Counsel Information
-
Plaintiff(s)
• Full Legal Name: _______
• Status (individual, entity type): ___
• Primary Address: _____
• Phone: ___ | E-Mail: ___ -
Defendant(s)
• Full Legal Name: _______
• Status (individual, entity type): ___
• Primary Address: _____
• Phone: ___ | E-Mail: ___ -
Lead Counsel (if any)
• Name: ______ Bar ID: _
• Firm: _______
• Address: _______
• Phone: ____ | E-Mail: ___
☐ Party is self-represented (pro se)
4. Amount Demanded (if money damages sought)
$
[PLACEHOLDER_FOR_AMOUNT]
☐ Amount exceeds jurisdictional minimum for jury demand.
5. Jury Trial Election
☐ Jury trial demanded pursuant to Rule 38, N.D.R.Civ.P.
☐ No jury trial demanded at this time.
6. Related, Companion, or Prior Cases
☐ None
☐ Yes – Case No(s). ____ (explain):
[PLACEHOLDER_FOR_EXPLANATION]
7. Case Complexity Designation
☐ Standard – expected to be resolved within standard scheduling order parameters.
☐ Complex – requires specialized scheduling (e.g., multi-party, extensive discovery).
[// GUIDANCE: Mark “Complex” only after good-faith evaluation; courts may impose tailored case-management orders.]
8. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Statement
☐ Parties have discussed mediation/neutral evaluation.
☐ Parties will confer and report ADR status at scheduling conference.
9. Filing Fee Calculation
• Base Civil Filing Fee: $[AMOUNT]
• Additional Statutory Surcharges: $[AMOUNT]
• Motion-Related Fees (if any): $[AMOUNT]
Total Fee Submitted: $[TOTAL]
[// GUIDANCE: Verify current fee schedule with the clerk; fees periodically adjust by legislative action and Supreme Court order.]
10. Certification & Signature
I certify that (i) the information provided on this Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, (ii) I have provided all information required by applicable North Dakota statutes, court rules, and administrative orders, and (iii) I understand that misclassification or omission may result in processing delays, reassignment, or sanctions.
Date: ____
[ATTORNEY / PRO SE NAME]
Counsel for [PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT] | ND Bar No. ___
[END OF COVER SHEET]