GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
[COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
(CLERK’S ACTION REQUIRED)
[// GUIDANCE:
1. File this Cover Sheet together with the initial Complaint/Petition or other first pleading in EVERY new civil action filed in the Superior Courts of Washington.
2. Failure to complete and submit this form may result in rejection of the filing or delayed case processing.
3. Check ONE (1) case-category box that best describes the PRIMARY nature of the action. If the case fits multiple categories, select the most specific or highest-priority category.
4. Do NOT use this form for criminal matters, juvenile offender cases, or when a specialized cover sheet (e.g., Family Law) is mandated.
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I. CASE IDENTIFICATION
| Case Number | [To be completed by Clerk] |
| Case Title (Caption) | [PLAINTIFF(S) v. DEFENDANT(S)] |
| Judge Assigned (if known) | [Optional / Leave Blank] |
| Date of Filing | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
| Trial Type Requested | ☐ Jury ☐ Non-Jury ☐ To Be Determined |
II. PARTY & COUNSEL INFORMATION
| Plaintiff/Petitioner | Defendant/Respondent | |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Attorney / Pro Se Name | [PLAINTIFF_ATTORNEY_NAME] (WSBA #[NUMBER]) | [DEFENDANT_ATTORNEY_NAME] (WSBA #[NUMBER]) |
| Firm / Agency | [FIRM_NAME] | [FIRM_NAME] |
| Mailing Address | [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP] | [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP] |
| Telephone | [(###) ###-####] | [(###) ###-####] |
| [EMAIL_ADDRESS] | [EMAIL_ADDRESS] |
[// GUIDANCE: List additional parties/attorneys on an attachment if necessary.]
III. NATURE OF ACTION – CHECK ONE (1) CATEGORY ONLY
A. Commercial / Contract
☐ 110 Contract / Commercial
☐ 120 Employment (Non-Discrimination)
☐ 130 Consumer / DPA / CPA
☐ 140 Other Commercial
B. Tort (Non-Property)
☐ 310 Motor Vehicle Tort
☐ 315 Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist
☐ 320 Personal Injury (Non-MV)
☐ 325 Wrongful Death
☐ 330 Defamation / Libel / Slander
☐ 340 Other Tort
C. Property Rights
☐ 410 Quiet Title / Title Certification
☐ 420 Foreclosure
☐ 430 Eminent Domain / Condemnation
☐ 440 Land Use / Zoning
☐ 450 Trespass / Nuisance
☐ 455 Other Real Property
D. Probate / Guardianship / Trust
☐ 510 Probate (Decedent’s Estate)
☐ 520 Guardianship (Minor / Adult)
☐ 530 Trust / Fiduciary Litigation
☐ 540 Other Probate/Guardianship
E. Relief from Judgment / Post-Trial
☐ 610 Modification / Vacation of Judgment
☐ 620 Structured Settlement Transfer
☐ 630 Other Post-Judgment Relief
F. Property Seizure / Forfeiture
☐ 710 Asset Forfeiture
☐ 720 Property Seizure
☐ 730 Other Seizure / Forfeiture
G. Administrative Law Review
☐ 810 Statutory / Administrative Appeal
☐ 820 Land Use Petition (LUPA)
☐ 830 Other Administrative Review
H. Foreign Judgment / Out-of-State Order
☐ 910 Foreign Judgment (Civil)
☐ 920 Sister-State Support Order
☐ 930 Other Foreign Order
I. Protection Orders & Extraordinary Writs
☐ 1010 Civil Harassment / Stalking PO
☐ 1020 Vulnerable Adult PO
☐ 1030 Habeas Corpus / Mandamus / Prohibition
☐ 1040 Other Writ or Extraordinary Relief
J. Miscellaneous Civil
☐ 1100 Change of Name
☐ 1110 Declaratory Judgment / Injunctive Relief
☐ 1120 Interpleader / Stakeholder
☐ 1130 Structured Settlement Approval
☐ 1140 Other (Describe): _________
[// GUIDANCE: These category labels follow the statewide pattern form WPF CIV 01.0300 (current as of 07/2018). Double-check your chosen category against any more recent AOC updates or local-court supplements.]
IV. RELATED CASES
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Are there any related cases pending in this or any other Washington court?
☐ No ☐ Yes If Yes, list court, case number, and status:
[COURT] / [CASE NO.] / [STATUS] -
Is this matter a companion or consolidation candidate with any other case?
☐ No ☐ Yes Explain: ________
V. FILING FEE SCHEDULE
| Fee Description | Statutory/Rule Basis* | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court Civil Filing Fee | [See RCW 36.18.020] | $[200.00]† |
| Judicial Stabilization Surcharge | Included above | — |
| Additional Party Fee (per add’l party >20) | [Local Rule/Clerk] | $[20.00] |
| Ex-Parte Presentation (if applicable) | [Local Rule] | $[30.00] |
| Mandatory Arbitration Fee (if applicable) | [Local Rule] | $[220.00] |
† [// GUIDANCE: Filing fees are set by statute but collected by county clerks. Confirm the exact amount and any county-specific surcharges prior to filing. Indigent or fee-waiver applicants must file a Motion & Order to Proceed In Forma Pauperis under GR 34.]
*Per Citation Policy, statutory references are provided only when well-established and non-controversial.
VI. CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
I certify that the information provided on this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have identified the correct primary case category in compliance with Washington superior-court filing requirements.
| Signature of Filing Attorney / Pro Se Litigant | Date |
|---|---|
| _________ | _//_ |
Print Name: ______
WSBA # (if attorney): _____
Telephone: __________
[// GUIDANCE: Original signature is required unless local e-filing rules permit electronic signatures. Check SCCAR, local e-filing General Rules, and GR 30 for authentication requirements.]
VII. CLERK’S USE ONLY – CASE ASSIGNMENT & DATA ENTRY
| Judicial Assignment Area / Case Assignment Track | ___ |
| Mandatory Arbitration Eligible? ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| Case Category Code Entered in CMS | ___ |
| Date Entered | ___ |
| Initials | ___ |
[// GUIDANCE:
• Maintain this form as the lead document in the court file until case completion.
• If the nature of action changes (e.g., by amended pleading), file an Amended Civil Case Cover Sheet reflecting the new primary category.
• For comprehensive procedural guidance, consult the Washington Court Rules (State & Local), the AOC’s pattern forms, and the clerk of the filing county.
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