General Civil Case Cover Sheet

GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

State of New Hampshire — Superior Court

(Required at Filing of All New Civil Actions)

FILING REQUIREMENT NOTICE: A completed Civil Cover Sheet must accompany every new civil complaint filed in the New Hampshire Superior Court. This form is used by the Clerk's Office for case classification, statistical reporting, and docket management. It does not replace any substantive pleading. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in New Hampshire Superior Court civil matters. Self-represented litigants may file on paper. The current base civil filing fee for Superior Court is $325.00 (effective July 1, 2025, per N.H. Superior Court Rule 201 and the Judicial Branch Fee Schedule).

I. COURT AND CASE CAPTION

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SUPERIOR COURT

Note: New Hampshire has 10 counties, each with a Superior Court: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough (North and South divisions), Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan.

II. FILER IDENTITY AND CAPACITY

☐ Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
☐ Attorney for Defendant(s)
☐ Self-Represented Plaintiff
☐ Self-Represented Defendant
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

III. PARTY INFORMATION

A. Plaintiff(s)

Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Trust ☐ Other: [________________________________]

B. Defendant(s)

Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Trust ☐ Other: [________________________________]

(Attach supplemental pages for additional parties)

IV. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

A. Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

B. Attorney for Defendant(s) (if known at time of filing)

Self-Represented Litigants: Enter "Self-Represented" or "Pro Se" in the Attorney Name field and supply your complete contact information.

V. CASE TYPE CODES — SELECT ONE PRIMARY CATEGORY AND ONE SUB-CATEGORY

(Select the one category and sub-category that best describe the primary basis for the action. If multiple causes of action are asserted, select the category that most closely matches the dominant claim.)

A. TORTS

☐ A-01 — Motor Vehicle Accident (Personal Injury)
☐ A-02 — Motor Vehicle Accident (Property Damage Only)
☐ A-03 — Premises Liability / Slip and Fall
☐ A-04 — Products Liability
☐ A-05 — Medical Malpractice (RSA 507-E)
☐ A-06 — Legal Malpractice
☐ A-07 — Other Professional Malpractice
☐ A-08 — Wrongful Death (RSA 556:12 et seq.)
☐ A-09 — Assault / Battery
☐ A-10 — Defamation / Libel / Slander
☐ A-11 — Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
☐ A-12 — Other Personal Injury (Describe): [________________________________]
☐ A-13 — Other Tort (Describe): [________________________________]

B. CONTRACTS

☐ B-01 — Breach of Written Contract
☐ B-02 — Breach of Oral Contract
☐ B-03 — Goods / U.C.C. (RSA 382-A)
☐ B-04 — Services Contract
☐ B-05 — Commercial Lease Dispute
☐ B-06 — Consumer Credit / Lending
☐ B-07 — Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith
☐ B-08 — Promissory Note / Debt Collection
☐ B-09 — Construction Contract
☐ B-10 — Other Contract (Describe): [________________________________]

C. REAL PROPERTY

☐ C-01 — Title / Quiet Title (RSA 498:5-a)
☐ C-02 — Boundary Dispute / Easement
☐ C-03 — Landlord-Tenant (Superior Court jurisdiction)
☐ C-04 — Tax Deed / Tax Abatement
☐ C-05 — Partition
☐ C-06 — Mechanic's Lien (RSA 447)
☐ C-07 — Adverse Possession
☐ C-08 — Foreclosure-Related Dispute
☐ C-09 — Other Real Property (Describe): [________________________________]

D. EQUITY / INJUNCTIVE

☐ D-01 — Declaratory Judgment (RSA 491:22)
☐ D-02 — Specific Performance
☐ D-03 — Temporary Restraining Order / Preliminary Injunction
☐ D-04 — Permanent Injunction
☐ D-05 — Trust Dispute / Trust Modification
☐ D-06 — Accounting
☐ D-07 — Receivership
☐ D-08 — Other Equity (Describe): [________________________________]

E. EMPLOYMENT / CIVIL RIGHTS

☐ E-01 — Employment Discrimination (RSA 354-A)
☐ E-02 — Wage and Hour (RSA 275)
☐ E-03 — Wrongful Termination
☐ E-04 — Whistleblower / Retaliation
☐ E-05 — Workers' Compensation Appeal (RSA 281-A)
☐ E-06 — Civil Rights (RSA 354-A, RSA 354-B)
☐ E-07 — Other Employment (Describe): [________________________________]

F. STATUTORY / SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

☐ F-01 — Corporate / LLC Dissolution (RSA 293-A, RSA 304-C)
☐ F-02 — Appointment of Receiver
☐ F-03 — Mechanic's Lien Enforcement (RSA 447)
☐ F-04 — Administrative Appeal (RSA 541 or RSA 677)
☐ F-05 — Right-to-Know (RSA 91-A)
☐ F-06 — Statutory Petition (Specify statute): [________________________________]
☐ F-07 — Zoning Board Appeal (RSA 677:4)
☐ F-08 — Other Statutory (Describe): [________________________________]

G. POST-JUDGMENT

☐ G-01 — Judgment Enforcement / Execution
☐ G-02 — Contempt
☐ G-03 — Foreign Judgment Domestication (RSA 524-A)
☐ G-04 — Supplementary Process
☐ G-05 — Other Post-Judgment (Describe): [________________________________]

H. MISCELLANEOUS

☐ H-01 — Class Action
☐ H-02 — Interpleader
☐ H-03 — Change of Name
☐ H-04 — Other (Describe): [________________________________]

VI. MANNER OF FILING

☐ Original Complaint / Petition
☐ Counterclaim
☐ Cross-Claim
☐ Third-Party Complaint
☐ Transfer from Circuit Court — District Division
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

VII. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY / DAMAGES SOUGHT

1. Monetary damages claimed: $ [________________________________]

2. Damages range (check one):
   ☐ Under $1,500
   ☐ $1,501 – $10,000
   ☐ $10,001 – $25,000
   ☐ $25,001 – $50,000
   ☐ $50,001 – $250,000
   ☐ Over $250,000
   ☐ Non-monetary relief only
   ☐ Amount not determinable at this time

3. Non-monetary relief sought (brief description): [________________________________]

Jurisdictional Note: The New Hampshire Superior Court has general jurisdiction over civil matters. The Circuit Court — District Division has jurisdiction over civil actions where the damages claimed do not exceed $25,000 (RSA 502-A:14).

VIII. JURY DEMAND

☐ Jury trial demanded pursuant to Part I, Article 20 of the New Hampshire Constitution and RSA 491:7-a
☐ Jury trial NOT demanded at this time

If jury demanded, jury deposit accompanies this filing: $ [________________________________]

Practice Note: Under RSA 491:7-a, a jury trial demand must be made within 30 days of the return day of the writ. The jury deposit amount is set by the Judicial Branch fee schedule.

IX. SERVICE OF PROCESS INFORMATION

A. Method of Service Requested

☐ Personal Service by Sheriff or Authorized Person (RSA 510:2)
☐ Service by Certified Mail (where authorized)
☐ Service by Publication (RSA 510:4)
☐ Service on Secretary of State — Nonresident (RSA 510:4)
☐ Waiver of Service / Acceptance of Service
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

B. Number of Defendants to Be Served: [____]

C. Service Address(es)

X. RELATED CASES

1. Are there any related or consolidated cases now pending in any New Hampshire court?

☐ Yes ☐ No

2. If "Yes," provide the following:

3. Is a consolidation or transfer being requested?

☐ Yes ☐ No

XI. FILING FEE CALCULATION

(Per N.H. Superior Court Rule 201 and the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025)

Method of Payment:
☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Credit/Debit Card ☐ E-Payment ☐ Fee Waiver Requested (with supporting affidavit)

Fee Waiver: Litigants who are unable to pay filing fees may petition the court for a fee waiver. A completed Financial Affidavit form must accompany the request.

XII. E-FILING COMPLIANCE

(E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in New Hampshire Superior Court civil matters.)

☐ This filing is submitted electronically through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch e-filing system
☐ This filing is submitted on paper (self-represented litigant or permitted exception)

E-Filing Confirmation Number: [________________________________]

Important: Attorneys must register with the New Hampshire e-filing system and file all civil documents electronically. Paper filings by attorneys will not be accepted unless a specific exemption has been granted. Self-represented litigants may file on paper or electronically.

XIII. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Cover Sheet and the accompanying pleading;

2. The information provided herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief formed after reasonable inquiry;

3. I am aware of my continuing duty to update this information if circumstances change;

4. I have complied with all applicable New Hampshire Superior Court Rules governing the filing of civil actions;

5. I understand that the filing of papers containing materially false information may result in sanctions under Superior Court Rule 15 (Sanctions for Frivolous Claims or Defenses).

Attorney Contact Information (if not provided above):
| | |
|---|---|
| Firm | [________________________________] |
| Address | [________________________________] |
| Telephone | [________________________________] |
| E-Mail | [________________________________] |

XIV. CLERK'S OFFICE USE ONLY

(Do not write below this line)

XV. FILING CHECKLIST

☐ Civil Complaint / Petition (original plus copies as required)
☐ This Civil Case Cover Sheet
☐ Filing Fee ($325.00) or Fee Waiver Request with Financial Affidavit
☐ Jury Deposit (if jury trial demanded)
☐ Summons (to be issued by Clerk) — one per defendant
☐ Writ of Summons (if applicable)
☐ Verified Complaint (if required by statute)
☐ Certificate of Good Faith — Medical Malpractice (if applicable — RSA 507-E:2)
☐ Additional Local Forms (if any)
☐ Copies for Service

XVI. PRACTICE TIPS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE CIVIL FILINGS

1. Venue: Superior Court venue is proper in the county where the plaintiff or defendant resides or where the cause of action arose (RSA 507:9).

2. Statutes of Limitation: The general statute of limitations for personal injury in New Hampshire is three years (RSA 508:4). For breach of contract, six years for written agreements (RSA 508:4). Medical malpractice actions must be brought within three years of discovery (RSA 507-C:4).

3. Medical Malpractice Screening: Under RSA 507-E, a medical malpractice action requires a certificate of good faith from a medical expert before or shortly after filing. A mandatory pre-litigation screening panel may apply.

4. Right-to-Know Appeals: Administrative appeals under RSA 91-A (Right-to-Know Law) are filed in the Superior Court and follow expedited procedures.

5. ADR Requirements: Under N.H. Superior Court Rule 32, the court may order the parties to participate in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation or neutral evaluation.

6. Automatic Discovery: Under N.H. Superior Court Rules 21–28, certain initial disclosures are required early in the case. Review these rules carefully before the initial case management conference.

7. Confidential Information: Do not include Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or dates of birth of minors in public filings. Use the Confidential Information Form if such information must be submitted to the court.

8. Case Management Conference: Expect the court to schedule an initial case management conference early in the case. Review Superior Court Rule 7 and come prepared with a proposed scheduling order.

XVII. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• New Hampshire Superior Court Rules 1, 4, 7, 15, 21–28, 32, 201
• New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA):
• RSA 354-A (State Law Against Discrimination)
• RSA 447 (Mechanic's Lien)
• RSA 490:26-a, 490:27 (Court Fees)
• RSA 491:7-a (Jury Trial Demand)
• RSA 491:22 (Declaratory Judgments)
• RSA 498:5-a (Quiet Title)
• RSA 502-A:14 (District Court Jurisdiction)
• RSA 507-C:4 (Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations)
• RSA 507-E (Medical Malpractice Screening)
• RSA 508:4 (General Statutes of Limitation)
• RSA 510:2, 510:4 (Service of Process)
• RSA 524-A (Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments)
• RSA 556:12 (Wrongful Death)
• N.H. Judicial Branch Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025) — https://www.courts.nh.gov
• N.H. Judicial Branch Civil Forms — https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/forms/civil-forms

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