GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
New Mexico State District Courts
(Required pursuant to N.M. R. Civ. P. 1-003(E))
[// GUIDANCE: This template is modeled on the official New Mexico civil cover sheet, expanded with practice-ready guidance, placeholders, and current fee references. Remove all guidance boxes before filing.]
I. COURT & CAPTION INFORMATION
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| County & Judicial District | [___ County, ___ Judicial District] |
| Court Address | [Street, City, State, ZIP] |
| Case No. | (To be completed by Clerk) |
| Assigned Judge | (To be completed by Clerk) |
Plaintiff(s): [Full Legal Name(s), incl. suffixes & entity designations]
Defendant(s): [Full Legal Name(s), incl. suffixes & entity designations]
II. ATTORNEY / PRO SE PARTY INFORMATION
| Role | Name | Bar No. | Firm / Address | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Counsel for Plaintiff | [Name] | [#] | [Firm] | [(###) ###-####] | [[email protected]] |
| Lead Counsel for Defendant | [Name] | [#] | [Firm] | [(###) ###-####] | [[email protected]] |
| Pro Se Party (if any) | [Name] | N/A | [Address] | [(###) ###-####] | [[email protected]] |
[// GUIDANCE: If multiple parties, attach an Additional Parties Schedule.]
III. NATURE-OF-SUIT (Check ONE primary category and ONE sub-category)
[// GUIDANCE: Categories track the Supreme Court-approved list. Mark additional boxes only if they are secondary claims.]
A. TORT
☐ Motor Vehicle – Personal Injury
☐ Motor Vehicle – Property Damage
☐ Premises Liability
☐ Medical/Professional Malpractice
☐ Products Liability
☐ Wrongful Death
☐ Other Tort (describe): [__]
B. CONTRACT
☐ Consumer/Commercial Debt
☐ Construction
☐ Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith
☐ Employment (non-statutory)
☐ Indemnity/Subrogation
☐ Other Contract (describe): [__]
C. REAL PROPERTY
☐ Foreclosure
☐ Quiet Title / Title Dispute
☐ Eminent Domain / Condemnation
☐ Boundary / Easement
☐ Landlord–Tenant
☐ Other Real Property (describe): [__]
D. CIVIL RIGHTS
☐ 42 U.S.C. § 1983
☐ NM Human Rights Act
☐ Other Civil Rights (describe): [__]
E. OTHER
☐ Declaratory/Injunctive Relief
☐ Class Action
☐ Administrative Appeal
☐ Probate / Trust / Guardianship
☐ Miscellaneous (describe): [__]
IV. CASE CHARACTERISTICS
- Monetary Relief Sought: ☐ <$10,000 ☐ $10,000–$25,000 ☐ >$25,000 ☐ Non-Monetary
- Jury Demand: ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Class Action Certification Requested: ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Related Cases Pending in NM Courts: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• If yes, list case number(s) and court(s): [__] - Anticipated Case Complexity (Rule 1-016):
☐ Standard Track ☐ Complex / Exceptional Track (attach proposed discovery plan)
V. STATUTORY FILING FEES (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 34-6-40)
| Fee Type (District Court) | Statutory Amount* | Payable To |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Docket Fee | $132.00 | Clerk of Court |
| Jury Demand Fee (if any) | $150.00 | Clerk of Court |
| Service of Process (per defendant) | $[Varies] | Sheriff / Private Service |
| Misc. Surcharges (ADR, automation, etc.) | $[As applicable] | Clerk of Court |
*Verify all amounts on the filing date; the AOC periodically updates fees.
VI. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
I certify that the information provided in this Civil Case Cover Sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that this filing complies with N.M. R. Civ. P. 1-011.
| Date | Signature | Printed Name | Party/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| [MM/DD/YYYY] | _________ | [Name] | ☐ Attorney for ☐ Plaintiff ☐ Defendant ☐ Pro Se |
VII. FILING INSTRUCTIONS
[// GUIDANCE: Provide to client/filing clerk; remove before submission.]
- Complete all shaded or bracketed fields.
- File electronically via Odyssey® eFile & Serve or, where unavailable, file paper original plus one copy with the Clerk.
- Pay the docket fee simultaneously (cash, check, or approved electronic payment). Non-payment may result in administrative dismissal.
- Serve conformed copies of the Complaint and this Cover Sheet on all parties per Rule 1-004.
- Retain proof of service and the endorsed Cover Sheet for your records.
VIII. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
• Additional Parties Schedule
• Complex Litigation Cover Sheet Addendum
• Discovery Plan (Rule 1-016(B))
• Fee Waiver Motion (if applicable)
[// GUIDANCE: End of template. Confirm local judge- or district-specific requirements before use. N.M. R. Civ. P. 1-003(E) mandates submission of this Cover Sheet with every new civil action initiated in state district court.]