FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET
The civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of
pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form shall be filed by the plaintiff or petitioner for use by the
Clerk of Court for the purpose of reporting judicial workload data pursuant to Florida Statues section 25.075. (See
instructions for completion.)
I. CASE STYLE
(Name of Court)
Plaintiff _____________________________________________ Case #: _____________
Judge: _____________
vs.
Defendant: _____________________________________________
II. TYPE OF CASE
(If the case fits more that one type of case, select the most definitive category.) If the most descriptive label is a
subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an x in both the main category and subcategory boxes.
Condominium Non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
Contracts and indebtedness Non-homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more
Eminent domain Other real property actions $0 - $50,000
Auto negligence Other real property actions $50,001 - $249,999
Negligence - Other Other real property actions $250,000 or more
Business governance Professional malpractice
Business torts Malpractice - business
Environmental / Toxic tort Malpractice - medical
Third party indemnification Malpractice – other professional
Construction defect Other
Mass tort Antitrust / Trade regulation
Negligent security Business transactions
Nursing home negligence Constitutional challenge - statute or ordinance
Premises liability --- commercial Constitutional challenge –propose amendment
Premises liability --- residential Corporate trusts
Products liability Discrimination –employment or other
Real property / Mortgage foreclosure Insurance claims
Commercial foreclosure $0 - $50,000 Intellectual property
Commercial foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999 Libel / Slander
Commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more Securities litigation
Homestead residential foreclosure $0 - $50,000 Shareholder derivative action
Homestead residential foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999 Trade secrets
Homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more Trust litigation
Non-homestead residential foreclosure $0 - $50,000