Get Ca Cm-010 2021-2026

The CA CM-010 is an essential form known as the Civil Case Cover Sheet, required when filing a first paper in a civil case within the state of California. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form accurately and efficiently, ensuring a smooth filing process.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the CA CM-010 online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the designated editor.
2. In the first section, identify yourself as an attorney or party without an attorney by filling in your name, state bar number, and address. Include your telephone number, fax number (if desired), email address, and specify the attorney for the case, if applicable.
3. Proceed to the 'Superior Court of California, County of' section, where you will fill in the street address, mailing address, city, and zip code of the court where you are filing.
4. Enter the case name, ensuring that it accurately reflects the nature of the matter.
5. Select the appropriate box for the type of case you are filing in the Civil Case Cover Sheet section. You should check only one box that best describes your case type, such as auto tort, contract, employment, etc.
6. Indicate whether your case is complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court by checking the appropriate box.
7. Specify the remedies sought by checking all that apply – monetary, non-monetary, or declaratory/injunctive relief.
8. If applicable, indicate the number of causes of action in the case.
9. Declare if this case is a class action suit by checking the corresponding box.
10. If there are related cases, file and serve a notice using form CM-015; note this in item 6.
11. Finally, type or print your name, and provide your signature along with the date to ensure that the form is officially completed.
12. Once all sections are filled out, you can save the changes, download or print the form for your files, or share it as required.

Complete your CA CM-010 online today to ensure your civil case is filed properly!