INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS COMPLETING
THE ADDITIONAL CLAIMS INFORMATION SHEET
The additional claims information sheet and the information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements
the filings, the service pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by the rules of court.
This form, approved by the Administrative Judge is required by the Clerk of the Court for the purpose of
ascertaining the status of parties to the lawsuit.
Consequently, an additional claims information sheet is submitted to the Clerk of the Court for each
affirmative pleading filed subsequent to the initial complaint.
The attorney filing such affirmative pleadings shall complete the form as follows:
I.
Filing Attorney
List the attorney’s name, license number, firm name (if applicable), address and telephone number.
II.
Civil No.
Indicate the civil number assigned to the case.
III.
Case Name
Indicate a brief case title (full caption not necessary). Use of “et. al.” designation is acceptable.
IV.
Title of Pleading
Indicate the exact title of the pleading being filed.
V.
Joining Parties and Party Designation
If there are more than four (4) additional parties, list them on an attachment noting in this section
“(see attachment).” Examples of “party designation” are as follows: Additional plaintiff; additional
defendant; additional cross-defendant; additional counterclaimant; additional counterclaim-defendant;
plaintiff intervenor; defendant intervenor; third-party defendant, etc.
VI.
Removing Parties and Party Designation
Same as Section V above.
VII.
Signature of Filing Attorney
Date and sign the Additional Claims Information Sheet.