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The JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet is an essential document for initiating a civil docket. This guide aims to provide comprehensive and clear instructions on how to accurately fill out this form online, ensuring that all necessary sections are completed correctly.

Follow the steps to complete the JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your online editor.
2. In the first section, 'Plaintiffs - Defendants,' enter the full names of the plaintiffs and defendants, including any relevant prefixes or titles.
3. For 'County of Residence,' specify the county where the first listed plaintiff resides, unless the case is a U.S. plaintiff case, in which case enter the county of the first listed defendant.
4. If applicable, provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the attorneys representing the parties involved.
5. Move on to 'Basis of Jurisdiction' and mark an 'X' in one box that accurately describes the basis for the court's jurisdiction.
6. In 'Citizenship of Principal Parties,' fill out the relevant information if you have indicated diversity jurisdiction.
7. For 'Nature of Suit,' select an appropriate box that reflects the primary nature of your suit by marking an 'X'.
8. Under 'Origin,' indicate the origin of your case by placing an 'X' in the relevant box.
9. For 'Cause of Action,' provide the civil statute that is pertinent to your case along with a concise description.
10. In the 'Demand' section, enter the monetary amount, if applicable, and indicate whether you are demanding a jury.
11. If there are related cases, reference them in the 'Related Case(s)' section by including the corresponding docket numbers.
12. Finally, remember to sign and date the form before submission.

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