General Civil Case Cover Sheet
GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
[COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY
(CLERK’S ACTION REQUIRED)
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] |
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): ___________________________
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] |
†
*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: ____________________________________
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 | _______________ |
About This Template
These are the filings that drive a lawsuit through the system: complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and post-judgment papers. Each has its own format requirements under federal and state procedural rules, and each has a deadline that cannot be missed without consequences. Clean, procedurally correct filings move a case forward; sloppy ones invite motions to strike, amended responses, and avoidable delays.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: May 2026