STATE OF ALABAMA
UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM
GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
(Form C-2 – Professionally Drafted Template)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is modeled on the official AOC Form C-2 (rev. 02/21) and is formatted for direct filing in any Alabama Circuit or District Court. Replace all bracketed text with the requested information and delete all guidance boxes before filing.]
DOCUMENT HEADER
In the [☐ Circuit / ☐ District] Court of [COUNTY] County, Alabama
Civil Action No.: CV-[YYYY]-[#####] (Assigned by Clerk)
Style of Case: [PLAINTIFF NAME(S)] v. [DEFENDANT NAME(S)]
SECTION A – PARTY INFORMATION
| PLAINTIFF(S) | DEFENDANT(S) | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Legal Name | [PLAINTIFF LEGAL NAME] | [DEFENDANT LEGAL NAME] |
| Mailing Address | [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP] | [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP] |
| Telephone No. | [PHONE] | [PHONE] |
| E-Mail Address | [EMAIL] | [EMAIL] |
| Party Type | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity ☐ Government | ☐ Individual ☐ Business Entity ☐ Government |
| Attorney of Record | [ATTORNEY NAME & BAR NO.] | [ATTORNEY NAME & BAR NO.] |
[// GUIDANCE: List additional parties on a supplemental sheet using the same format if space is insufficient.]
SECTION B – NATURE OF SUIT (Check ONE primary case type)
A. Tort/Personal Injury/Property Damage
☐ Motor Vehicle – Personal Injury
☐ Motor Vehicle – Property Damage
☐ Negligence (General)
☐ Wantonness / Willful Misconduct
☐ Wrongful Death
☐ Product Liability
☐ Premises Liability
☐ Medical Malpractice
☐ Other Professional Malpractice
☐ Fraud / Misrepresentation
☐ Bad Faith (Insurance)
☐ Defamation / Libel / Slander
☐ Conversion / Trespass
☐ Toxic Tort / Environmental
☐ Other Tort (specify): _________
B. Contract / Commercial
☐ Breach of Contract (Written)
☐ Breach of Contract (Oral)
☐ Account Stated / Open Account
☐ Unlawful Detainer / Ejectment
☐ Foreclosure – Mortgage / Lien
☐ Insurance – Coverage / Declaratory
☐ Specific Performance
☐ Other Contract (specify): ______
C. Equity / Other Civil Actions
☐ Declaratory Judgment
☐ Injunction / Temporary Restraining Order
☐ Quiet Title / Ejectment
☐ Replevin / Detinue
☐ Habeas Corpus
☐ Administrative Appeal (APA)
☐ Election Contest
☐ Foreign Judgment Domestication
☐ Post-Judgment Relief (Rule 60, Revive)
☐ Other (specify): __________
[// GUIDANCE: Alabama courts require only ONE primary nature-of-suit code. If the complaint asserts multiple theories, select the most specific dominant category to facilitate proper statistical reporting and fee calculation.]
SECTION C – MONETARY DAMAGES / RELIEF SOUGHT
- Compensatory Damages Requested: $ [____]
- Punitive Damages Requested: $ [____]
- Equitable/Declaratory Relief: ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Amount in Controversy (good-faith estimate):
☐ ≤ $3,000 ☐ > $3,000 – $10,000 ☐ > $10,000
[// GUIDANCE: Under Ala. R. Civ. P. 8(a), pleadings in excess of $10,000 may state “exceeds $10,000” without providing an exact figure. However, many clerks require a numerical estimate here for statistical tracking and fee assessment.]
SECTION D – COMPLEXITY & JURY DEMAND
-
Does this action qualify for Complex Litigation treatment under Ala. R. Jud. Admin. 35?
☐ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” briefly explain: _________ -
Jury Trial Demanded? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, by: ☐ Plaintiff ☐ Defendant Date demand filed: [MM/DD/YYYY]
SECTION E – RELATED OR COMPANION CASES
- Are there any related cases presently or previously filed in any Alabama court?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, list case number(s), court(s), and status:
- Is a stay or transfer requested? ☐ Yes ☐ No
SECTION F – FILING FEE & SERVICE INFORMATION
- Statutory Filing Fee Paid: $ [____]
☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ E-Payment - Additional Surcharges / Convenience Fees (if any): $ [____]
- Service Requested:
☐ Sheriff ☐ Certified Mail ☐ Process Server (Name): _______
Number of Defendants to be served: [__]
[// GUIDANCE: Base filing fees are set by statute and augmented by local law library, judicial administration, and electronic filing surcharges. Confirm current totals with the clerk for the filing county.]
SECTION G – ATTORNEY / FILER CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that (i) the information provided on this Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge; (ii) I have made a good-faith effort to select the most appropriate Nature-of-Suit category; and (iii) I am aware that misclassification may result in reassignment, additional fees, or sanctions.
Signature of Attorney / Filer: _____
Printed Name: ______
Alabama Bar No.: ___
Date: __ / _ / ____
NOTICE TO CLERK (FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY)
• Case Type Code Entered: _
• Filing Fee Verified: ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Service Issued: ☐ Yes ☐ No Date: __
• Assigned Judge / Division: ________
OPTIONAL ADDENDUM – ELECTRONIC FILING COMPLIANCE
[// GUIDANCE: Include this page only if filing via Alafile.]
- Document uploaded in PDF-A format ☐
- All personal identifiers redacted per Ala. R. Jud. Admin. 5.2 ☐
- Separate Summons form(s) uploaded ☐
- Filing fee paid through Alacourt’s secure portal ☐
PRACTICAL NOTES & RISK-MITIGATION REMINDERS
[// GUIDANCE: Delete before filing.]
- Double-check that the county in the caption matches the venue alleged in the Complaint (Ala. Code § 6-3-2 et seq.).
- If punitive damages are sought, ensure the Complaint complies with Ala. Code § 6-11-20 et seq. pleading requirements.
- For medical-malpractice cases, attach the § 6-5-551 detailed statement of the claimant’s theory of negligence to avoid dismissal.
- When marking “Complex Litigation,” file a simultaneous motion for complex designation and proposed case-management order.
- The Court will not issue service until all initial fees are paid in full; budget accordingly.
End of Alabama General Civil Case Cover Sheet Template