Civil Cover Sheet (SDNY) {JS-44C-SDNY}

JS 44C/SDNY - CIVIL COVER SHEET. This form is used to initiate a civil case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. It provides a summary of the case, including the parties involved, the cause of action, and the nature of the suit. The form also indicates whether the case is related to any previously filed cases, the basis of jurisdiction, and whether a jury trial is requested. It includes sections for specifying the court's assignment and the need for a magistrate judge. The JS-44 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, except as provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. www.FormsWorkflow.com