Get Form 1.997 Civil Cover Sheet I. Case Style In The Circuit ...

Filling out the FORM 1.997 CIVIL COVER SHEET is a crucial step in initiating your legal case in the circuit court. This guide provides you with a clear and user-friendly approach to accurately complete the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is properly documented.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the FORM 1.997 CIVIL COVER SHEET and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. In the ‘Case Style’ section, include the name of the circuit court, the county, and the judicial circuit details. Enter the case number and division beneath the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) names.
3. For the ‘Type of Case’ section, select the primary category that accurately describes your case. If your case falls under multiple categories, mark the main category as well as any relevant subcategories by placing an ‘x’ in the appropriate boxes.
4. In the ‘Remedies Sought’ section, indicate all types of remedies you are requesting by checking the boxes that apply: monetary, non-monetary declaratory or injunctive relief, and punitive.
5. Specify the number of causes of action in Section IV. Enter the exact number of distinct legal claims you are presenting.
6. In the ‘Class Action’ section, indicate whether your case is a class action lawsuit by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
7. For related cases, answer whether notice of any known related case has been filed. If yes, provide the names, case numbers, and courts for each related case.
8. Indicate if a jury trial is demanded in your complaint by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
9. Finally, certify the accuracy of the information you have provided by signing the cover sheet. Include your Florida Bar number if applicable, the date, and print or type your name.

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