OKLAHOMA GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
(in compliance with Oklahoma District Court filing requirements)
[// GUIDANCE: File this Cover Sheet concurrently with the initial pleading (Petition, Counter-Claim, Cross-Claim, or Third-Party Petition) pursuant to the Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules for District Courts. The clerk will use this information for statistical and fee-assessment purposes. Do not attach this Cover Sheet to the pleading when serving other parties.]
A. COURT INFORMATION
| County: | IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [______] COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
| Case No.: | ___ (Assigned by Clerk) |
| Judicial Division / Judge: | ___ (Assigned by Clerk) |
| Date of Filing: | _ / _ / 20___ |
B. PARTY INFORMATION
1. PLAINTIFF(S)
| Name | Address | Phone | Party Type (check one) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plaintiff 1] | [Street, City, State, ZIP] | [###-###-####] | [[email protected]] | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity |
| [Add rows as necessary] |
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) (if any):
[Attorney Name], OBA No. [____]
[Firm Name], [Street, City, State, ZIP]
Phone: [###-###-####] • E-Mail: [[email protected]]
2. DEFENDANT(S)
| Name | Address | Phone | Party Type (check one) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Defendant 1] | [Street, City, State, ZIP] | [###-###-####] | [[email protected]] | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity |
| [Add rows as necessary] |
Attorney for Defendant(s) (if known):
[Name / “Unknown at Time of Filing”]
C. NATURE OF SUIT / CASE CATEGORY
[// GUIDANCE: Select the single category that best describes the principal cause of action. If additional claims are pled, note them in Section E.]
| Code | Category | Sub-Types (illustrative, not exhaustive) | Check One |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Contract | Breach of Contract • Debt/Indebtedness • Insurance | ☐ |
| TR | Tort—Personal Injury | Auto • Premises Liability • Med Mal • Product Liability | ☐ |
| TP | Tort—Property Damage | Conversion • Trespass • Nuisance | ☐ |
| RE | Real Estate | Quiet Title • Foreclosure • Partition • Condemnation | ☐ |
| EM | Employment | Wrongful Termination • Discrimination • Wage & Hour | ☐ |
| PR | Probate / Estate / Trust | (Filed as civil action, not in probate division) | ☐ |
| OT | Other Civil | Declaratory Judgment • Injunction • Statutory Action | ☐ |
If “OT—Other Civil” is selected, briefly describe:
D. RELIEF SOUGHT
- Monetary damages requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, amount in controversy: $ ______ - Equitable relief requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
(e.g., injunction, declaratory judgment) - Jury demand? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Emergency/Ex Parte relief requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
E. RELATED, COMPANION, OR PRIOR CASES
- Are there companion or previously filed cases in this or any other Oklahoma court?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, list style, county, case number, and status:
- Is relief in this case dependent upon resolution of another pending matter?
☐ Yes ☐ No
F. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
[// GUIDANCE: Oklahoma District Courts may refer civil actions to court-connected mediation (12 O.S. § 1805 et seq.). Indicate party position to assist the court.]
| ADR Stipulation | Plaintiff | Defendant |
|---|---|---|
| Agree to Early Mediation | ☐ | ☐ |
| Suggest Binding Arbitration | ☐ | ☐ |
| Object to ADR at this Time | ☐ | ☐ |
G. FILING FEE ASSESSMENT (Clerk Use Only)
| Fee Description | Statutory Reference | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Base Civil Filing Fee | [28 O.S. § 152(A)(1)] | $ ______ |
| Law Library Fee | 20 O.S. § 1304 | $ ______ |
| Court Fund Fee | 28 O.S. § 151 et seq. | $ ______ |
| Technology/Administrative | Local Order | $ ______ |
| TOTAL DUE | $ ______ |
Receipt No.: ______ Paid By: ☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Card
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm current statutory fees with the county clerk on the filing date. Fees vary for cases < $10,000, cases ≥ $10,000, forcible entry & detainer, etc.]
H. ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY CERTIFICATION
I certify that:
1. The information provided in this Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief;
2. I have complied with 12 O.S. § 2011 regarding the signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers; and
3. I understand this Cover Sheet is solely for administrative purposes and does not enlarge or limit the pleadings.
| Signature | Printed Name | Bar No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ________ | ________ | ______ | _ / _ / 20___ |
If Self-Represented: ☐ Check here and provide mailing address and telephone number above.
I. CLERK’S NOTATIONS (Official Use Only)
• Case assigned to Judge/Division: ___
• Returned for deficiency on: _ / / 20 Corrected on: _ / _ / 20
• Notes: __________
[// GUIDANCE: End of form. Leave at least a 2" bottom margin to accommodate clerk stamps and bar codes.]