Clark County Filing Package
Cover sheet, summons, and complaint — built from your story, ready to file.
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⚠️ NOT LEGAL ADVICE. This builds a draft filing package on Nevada pleading paper. Before filing, verify current fees and local rules with the Clark County Clerk. The civil cover sheet here is a working template — the court may require their official current form, which staff can provide. The case value estimate is an educational range, not a promise — actual outcomes depend on facts, evidence, and liability.
Your Story
About You
Who You're Suing
Leave blank if you don't know it. We'll handle it.
What Happened
Just explain it like you'd tell a friend. One thought per line is fine. We turn it into legal language.
Your Losses
Bills, repairs, lost wages, out-of-pocket costs. Just the hard dollars. Example: 8500
Pain, stress, lost time, damage to reputation. Plain words.
If you're not sure, use the estimate below as a guide. This sets which court.
📊 Realistic Case Value Range
These ranges apply the multipliers Nevada juries and courts commonly use against your stated economic damages. They are educational estimates — not a guarantee. Settlement mills often quote the low end fast; the realistic and high ends reflect what strong evidence and clear liability can support at trial.
Can't Afford the Filing Fee?
Fill these in ONLY if you can't afford to pay the court filing fee. It builds your Fee Waiver (Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis) under NRS 12.015. Leave blank if you're paying the fee. If you get food stamps, TANF, Medicaid, SSI, or public housing, you likely qualify automatically — just check those boxes on the printed form.
Example: I am unemployed and recovering from injuries. My only income is disability and it does not cover rent and medical costs.
1. Cover Sheet
2. Summons
3. Complaint
4. Affidavit of Service
5. Fee Waiver
⚖️
Start typing on the left. Your cover sheet, summons, and complaint build here live — and auto-format for the right court.
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contract: { title:'Breach of Contract', statute:'NRS 104 et seq.', lo:1, mid:1, hi:1.5,
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negligence: { title:'Negligence', statute:'NRS 41.130', lo:1.5, mid:3, hi:5,
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fraud: { title:'Fraud and Misrepresentation', statute:'NRS 41.600', lo:2, mid:3, hi:6,
legalIntro:'Defendant knowingly made false representations of material fact, intending that Plaintiff rely upon them, and Plaintiff justifiably relied to Plaintiff\u2019s detriment.' },
conversion: { title:'Conversion', statute:'common law', lo:1, mid:2, hi:3,
legalIntro:'Defendant wrongfully exercised dominion and control over Plaintiff\u2019s personal property, depriving Plaintiff of possession and use thereof.' },
property: { title:'Property Damage', statute:'NRS 41.130', lo:1, mid:1.5, hi:2.5,
legalIntro:'Defendant\u2019s wrongful conduct caused damage to Plaintiff\u2019s property, for which Plaintiff is entitled to the cost of repair or replacement and related losses.' },
other: { title:'Civil Claim for Damages', statute:'NRS 41.031 et seq.', lo:1, mid:2, hi:4,
legalIntro:'Defendant\u2019s wrongful conduct, as described herein, caused Plaintiff to suffer damages for which Defendant is liable under Nevada law.' }
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return { level:'district', name:'EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT', titleBlock:'IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT\nOF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK',
sub:'$15,000 or more \u2014 District Court jurisdiction (NRS 4.370 / NRS 3.220)' };
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'What pushes value DOWN: shared fault, gaps in evidence, pre-existing conditions, delay in seeking help.';
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// (SUMM for summons, COMP for complaint), per Nevada pleading custom.
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' A civil Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiff against you. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you must do the following within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service:',
'',
' 1. File with the Clerk of this Court a written response to the Complaint, in accordance with the rules of the Court, with the appropriate filing fee.',
'',
' 2. Serve a copy of your response upon the Plaintiff whose name and address appears above.',
'',
' If you fail to respond, default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested.',
'',
' DATED this _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+'.',
'',
'',
' CLERK OF THE COURT',
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'',
' By: ____________________________',
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L.push('');
L.push(' 2. Venue is proper in '+(court.level==='justice'?'Las Vegas Township, Clark County':'Clark County')+', Nevada, as the events giving rise to this action occurred therein and/or Defendant resides or does business therein.');
L.push('');
L.push(' II. PARTIES');
L.push('');
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L.push(' IV. CAUSE OF ACTION \u2014 '+c.title.toUpperCase()+' ('+c.statute+')');
L.push('');
L.push(' '+(n++)+'. Plaintiff incorporates each preceding paragraph as though fully set forth herein.');
L.push('');
L.push(' '+(n++)+'. '+c.legalIntro);
L.push('');
L.push(' '+(n++)+'. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant\u2019s conduct, Plaintiff has suffered economic damages'+(d.econ>0?(' in the amount of approximately '+money(d.econ)):'')+', together with the further harm described below.');
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L.push(' V. PRAYER FOR RELIEF');
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L.push('');
L.push(' 1. For general and special damages in a sum not less than '+demand+', according to proof;');
L.push('');
L.push(' 2. For pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the maximum lawful rate;');
L.push('');
L.push(' 3. For costs of suit incurred herein, and reasonable attorney\u2019s fees where permitted by law;');
L.push('');
L.push(' 4. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.');
L.push('');
L.push(' DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL');
L.push('');
L.push(' Plaintiff hereby demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.');
L.push('');
L.push(' DATED this _____ day of __________________, '+yr+'.');
L.push('');
L.push('');
L.push(' /s/ '+(d.yourName||'____________'));
L.push(' ____________________________________');
L.push(' '+(d.yourName||'')+', Plaintiff Pro Se');
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L.push(' Tel: '+(d.yourPhone||''));
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'STATE OF NEVADA )',
' ) ss.',
'COUNTY OF CLARK )',
'',
' I, the undersigned, being first duly sworn, depose and state:',
'',
' 1. I am over the age of eighteen (18) years, am not a party to this action, and am competent to testify to the matters stated herein.',
'',
' 2. On the _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+', at approximately _______ a.m./p.m., I served a true and correct copy of the SUMMONS and COMPLAINT in the above-captioned matter upon the Defendant, '+DEF+', by the following method:',
'',
' [ ] Personal service upon the Defendant;',
' [ ] Service upon a person of suitable age and discretion at the Defendant\u2019s residence or usual place of abode, namely:',
' ________________________________________;',
' [ ] Service upon the registered agent or authorized officer of the Defendant entity, namely:',
' ________________________________________;',
' [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested, tracking no.:',
' ________________________________________.',
'',
' 3. The address at which service was made is:',
' ________________________________________________.',
'',
' 4. A description of the person served (if applicable):',
' Name: ____________________________________________',
' Approx. age: ______ Sex: ______ Height: ______',
' Weight: ______ Other: ________________________.',
'',
' I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Nevada that the foregoing is true and correct.',
'',
' DATED this _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+'.',
'',
'',
' ____________________________________',
' Signature of Server',
'',
' ____________________________________',
' Printed Name',
'',
'',
' SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me',
' this _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+'.',
'',
'',
' ____________________________________',
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' I, '+(d.yourName||'__________________')+', am the Plaintiff in this action and am unable to pay the costs of prosecuting this action. I request, pursuant to NRS 12.015 (and NRS 65.040 where applicable), to proceed without paying costs or fees, based on the following:',
'',
' 1. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. I currently receive assistance from one or more of the following programs (check all that apply):',
'',
' [ ] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps / SNAP)',
' [ ] Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)',
' [ ] Medicaid',
' [ ] Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)',
' [ ] Child Care and Development assistance',
' [ ] Supplemental Security Income (SSI)',
' [ ] Public housing assistance',
' [ ] Other public welfare program: ____________________',
'',
' (If you checked ANY box in Question 1, skip Questions 2 and 3 and sign below.)',
'',
' 2. HOUSEHOLD SIZE. Including myself, there are _______ adults and _______ children in my household who depend on my income.',
'',
' 3. MONTHLY INCOME. My total monthly income after taxes \u2014 including wages, unemployment, workers\u2019 compensation, child support, and Social Security \u2014 is approximately:',
'',
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'',
' 4. ASSETS AND EXPENSES. My cash on hand and money in all bank accounts totals approximately $ '+(d.fwCash?d.fwCash:'____________')+'. My total monthly expenses (rent, utilities, food, transportation) are approximately $ '+(d.fwExpenses?d.fwExpenses:'____________')+'.',
'',
' 5. FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. I cannot pay the filing fees and costs of this action because I lack sufficient income, assets, or other resources. Requiring me to pay these fees would deprive me and my dependents of the necessities of life.',
'',
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'',
' Pursuant to NRS 53.045, I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the foregoing is true and correct.',
'',
' DATED this _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+'.',
'',
'',
' /s/ '+(d.yourName||'____________'),
' ____________________________________',
' '+(d.yourName||'')+', Plaintiff Pro Se',
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' ==========================================',
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' The Court, having reviewed the foregoing Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, and good cause appearing:',
'',
' [ ] IT IS ORDERED that the Application is GRANTED, and the Applicant may proceed without prepayment of fees and costs, pursuant to NRS 12.015. This waiver is valid for one (1) year from the date of this Order.',
'',
' [ ] IT IS ORDERED that the Application is DENIED. Applicant must pay the required filing fees to proceed.',
'',
' DATED this _____ day of __________________, '+new Date().getFullYear()+'.',
'',
'',
' ____________________________________',
' DISTRICT JUDGE / JUSTICE OF THE PEACE'
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''+esc(court.name)+' \u2014 Clark County, Nevada
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'I. Party Information
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'+
'Plaintiff Address: '+esc(d.yourAddr||'____________________')+'
'+
'Plaintiff Phone: '+esc(d.yourPhone||'____________________')+'
'+
'Defendant: '+esc(d.defName||'____________________')+'
'+
'Defendant Address: '+esc(d.defAddr||'(to be served)')+'
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'+
'Arising under: '+esc(d.claimType?CLAIM[d.claimType].statute:'Nevada law')+'
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'III. Amount in Controversy
'+ ''+(t>0&&t<15000?'[X]':'[ ]')+' Under $15,000 (Justice Court)
'+
''+(t>=15000?'[X]':'[ ]')+' $15,000 or more (District Court)
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'Total Demand: '+(t>0?money(t):'$____________')+'
'+
'IV. Signature
'+ '/s/ '+esc(d.yourName||'____________________')+'
'+
'_______________________________
'+
''+esc(d.yourName||'Plaintiff')+', Plaintiff In Pro Per
'+
'Date: _______________
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