The Missouri Civil Cover Sheet is a form that must be completed and filed by the parties when initiating a civil action in Missouri Circuit Courts. It is intended to provide the court with general information about the lawsuit and the parties involved. The cover sheet allows the court to quickly determine the nature of the action, the parties, and the amount of damages being sought. The Missouri Civil Cover Sheet is divided into two parts: Part 1 is for the plaintiff and Part 2 is for the defendant. There are two types of Missouri Civil Cover Sheet: one for general civil actions and one for small claims actions. The general civil action cover sheet is used when filing a lawsuit for money damages in excess of $3,000. The small claims action cover sheet is used when filing a lawsuit for money damages up to $3,000. Both forms require the parties to provide information about the case, including the type of action, the parties, the amount of damages sought, and the attorney of record (if applicable).