Washington CLJ Cover Sheet is a form used to initiate a civil case in the Washington State Superior Courts. It is a document that must be properly filled out and submitted with the initial pleading or petition to the court clerk when filing a lawsuit. The form includes information about the parties involved, the type of case, and the legal claims that are being made. It also provides a summary of the case and a list of any documents that are being submitted with the filing. The Washington CLJ Cover Sheet comes in two forms: the short form and the long form. The short form is used when the case is simple and the issues are straightforward. The long form is used when the case is more complex and involves multiple facts, parties, and issues. The form must be signed by the plaintiff, defendant, or their representative and must be submitted along with the initial filing.