FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET
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Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020)
The civil cover sheet and the information contained in it neither replace nor supplement the filing
and service of pleadings or other documents as required by law. This form must be filed by the
plaintiff or petitioner with the Clerk of Court of the purpose of reporting uniform data pursuant to
section 25.075, Florida Statutes. (See instructions for completion.)
1. CASE STYLE
In the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit for Clay County, Florida
Case Number:
Plaintiff(s)
Division:
vs.
Defendant(s)
2. AMOUNT OF CLAIM
Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to the nearest dollar. The estimated
amount of the claim is requested for data collection and clerical processing purposes only. The
amount of the claim shall not be used for any other purposes.
$8,000 or less
$8,001-$30,000
$30,001-$50,000
$50,001-$75,000
$75,001-$100,000
Over $100,000.00
3. TYPE OF CASE (If the case fits more than 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.
CIRCUIT CIVIL
Condominium
Homestead residential foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
Contracts and indebtedness
Homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more
Eminent domain
Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $0 - $50,000
Auto negligence
Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $50,001 -
$249,999
Negligence Other
Non-homestead residential Foreclosure $250,000 or
more
Business governance
Other
Business torts
Antitrust/trade regulation
Environmental/Toxic tort
Business transactions
Third party indemnification
Constitutional challenge statute or ordinance
Construction defect
Constitutional challenge proposed amendment
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Mass torts
Corporate trusts
Negligent security
Discrimination employment or other
Nursing home negligence
Insurance claims
Premises liability - commercial
Intellectual property
Premises liability - residential
Libel / Slander
Products liability
Shareholder derivative action
Real Property / Mortgage foreclosure
Securities litigation
Commercial foreclosure $0 - $50,000
Trade secrets
Commercial foreclosure $50,001 - $249,999
Trust litigation
Commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more
Homestead residential foreclosure $0 -
$50,000
COUNTY CIVIL
Small Claims
Civil
Real property/Mortgage foreclosure
Replevins
Evictions
Residential Evictions
Non-Residential Evictions
Other civil (non-monetary)
4. REMEDIES SOUGHT (Check all that apply):
Monetary;
Non-monetary declaratory or injunctive relief;
Punitive
5. NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION:
(Specify)
6. IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
Yes
No
7. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
No
Yes. If Yes”, list all related cases by name, case number and court.
8. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT?
Yes
No
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Form 1.997 (Revised 08/14/2020)
I CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and that I have read and will comply with the requirements of Florida Rule
of Judicial Administration 2.425.
Signature (Attorney or Party) FL Bar Number (Bar Number if attorney)
Type or Print Name Date
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