Case Information Statements in Civil Cases
Questions typically asked on Civil Case Information Statements include:
- The underlying subject matter of the lawsuit
- Amount in controversy or remedies demanded
- Whether a jury trial is requested by either party
- Whether there are additional parties to be joined
- Whether the lawsuit is a potential class action or some other type of complex case
- Whether there are similar actions pending in other courts
- What, if any, previous relationship exists between/among the parties (e.g. employment, familial, business associates, etc.)
- Whether attorney fees are in contention (in some types of cases, attorney fees must be paid by the losing party)
In family law cases (such as divorce and child custody matters), the questions asked on the Case Information Statement are often longer and more detailed, requiring recitation of each party's employment situation, current income, and the assets and liabilities of each party.
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