KIEFNER v. ARNOLD

Filing 36

ENTRY - Plaintiff Scott A. Kiefner's Motion for Clarification [dkt. 33 ] is granted consistent with the following: (See Entry.) Copy sent to Plaintiff via U.S. Mail. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 11/2/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint Form) (JLS) Modified on 11/2/2016 (JLS).

Pro Se 1 (

) Complaint for a Civil Case

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the

__________ District of __________
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Plaintiff(s)
(Write the full name of each plaintiff who is filing this complaint.
If the names of all the plaintiffs cannot fit in the space above,
please write "see attached" in the space and attach an additional
page with the full list of names.)

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Defendant(s)
(Write the full name of each defendant who is being sued. If the
names of all the defendants cannot fit in the space above, please
write “see attached” in the space and attach an additional page
with the full list of names.)

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Case No.
(to be filled in by the Clerk’s Office)

Jury Trial: (check one)

Yes

No

COMPLAINT FOR A CIVIL CASE
I.

The Parties to This Complaint
A.

The Plaintiff(s)
Provide the information below for each plaintiff named in the complaint. Attach additional pages if
needed.
Name
Street Address
City and County
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address

B.

The Defendant(s)
Provide the information below for each defendant named in the complaint, whether the defendant is an
individual, a government agency, an organization, or a corporation. For an individual defendant,
include the person's job or title (if known). Attach additional pages if needed.

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Defendant No. 1
Name
Job or Title (if known)
Street Address
City and County
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 2
Name
Job or Title (if known)
Street Address
City and County
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 3
Name
Job or Title (if known)
Street Address
City and County
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address (if known)

Defendant No. 4
Name
Job or Title (if known)
Street Address
City and County
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address (if known)

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II.

Complaint for a Civil Case

Basis for Jurisdiction
Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction (limited power). Generally, only two types of cases can be
heard in federal court: cases involving a federal question and cases involving diversity of citizenship of the
parties. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1331, a case arising under the United States Constitution or federal laws or treaties
is a federal question case. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, a case in which a citizen of one State sues a citizen of
another State or nation and the amount at stake is more than $75,000 is a diversity of citizenship case. In a
diversity of citizenship case, no defendant may be a citizen of the same State as any plaintiff.
What is the basis for federal court jurisdiction? (check all that apply)
Federal question

Diversity of citizenship

Fill out the paragraphs in this section that apply to this case.
A.

If the Basis for Jurisdiction Is a Federal Question
List the specific federal statutes, federal treaties, and/or provisions of the United States Constitution that
are at issue in this case.

B.

If the Basis for Jurisdiction Is Diversity of Citizenship
1.

The Plaintiff(s)
a.

If the plaintiff is an individual
, is a citizen of the

The plaintiff, (name)
State of (name)
b.

.

If the plaintiff is a corporation
The plaintiff, (name)

, is incorporated

under the laws of the State of (name)

,

and has its principal place of business in the State of (name)
.
(If more than one plaintiff is named in the complaint, attach an additional page providing the
same information for each additional plaintiff.)
2.

The Defendant(s)
a.

If the defendant is an individual
, is a citizen of

The defendant, (name)
the State of (name)
(foreign nation)

. Or is a citizen of
.
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b.

If the defendant is a corporation
The defendant, (name)
the laws of the State of (name)

, is incorporated under
, and has its

principal place of business in the State of (name)

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Or is incorporated under the laws of (foreign nation)

,

and has its principal place of business in (name)

.

(If more than one defendant is named in the complaint, attach an additional page providing the
same information for each additional defendant.)
3.

The Amount in Controversy
The amount in controversy-the amount the plaintiff claims the defendant owes or the amount at
stake-is more than $75,000, not counting interest and costs of court, because (explain):

III.

Statement of Claim
Write a short and plain statement of the claim. Do not make legal arguments. State as briefly as possible the
facts showing that each plaintiff is entitled to the damages or other relief sought. State how each defendant was
involved and what each defendant did that caused the plaintiff harm or violated the plaintiff's rights, including
the dates and places of that involvement or conduct. If more than one claim is asserted, number each claim and
write a short and plain statement of each claim in a separate paragraph. Attach additional pages if needed.

IV.

Relief
State briefly and precisely what damages or other relief the plaintiff asks the court to order. Do not make legal
arguments. Include any basis for claiming that the wrongs alleged are continuing at the present time. Include
the amounts of any actual damages claimed for the acts alleged and the basis for these amounts. Include any
punitive or exemplary damages claimed, the amounts, and the reasons you claim you are entitled to actual or
punitive money damages.

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V.

Complaint for a Civil Case

Certification and Closing
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, by signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge, information,
and belief that this complaint: (1) is not being presented for an improper purpose, such as to harass, cause
unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation; (2) is supported by existing law or by a
nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law; (3) the factual contentions have
evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable
opportunity for further investigation or discovery; and (4) the complaint otherwise complies with the
requirements of Rule 11.
A.

For Parties Without an Attorney
I agree to provide the Clerk's Office with any changes to my address where case-related papers may be
served. I understand that my failure to keep a current address on file with the Clerk's Office may result
in the dismissal of my case.
Date of signing:

Signature of Plaintiff
Printed Name of Plaintiff
B.

For Attorneys
Date of signing:

Signature of Attorney
Printed Name of Attorney
Bar Number
Name of Law Firm
Street Address
State and Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address

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