Euclid Municipal Court, Ohio Document Filing Requirements

WARNING

Applies to

Pleading motion brief or other paper

Noncomplying papers may be stricken, but the Clerk may waive the requirement for good cause in the specified cases involving an unrepresented party.

Any pleading, motion, brief or other paper not filed in accordance with this rule may be grounds for striking the non-complying document from the Court's file. For good cause shown, the Clerk of Court is authorized to waive this requirement for cases involving small claims, forcible entry and detainer or other types of cases or proceedings when the party is not represented by counsel.

WARNING

Applies to

Damages listing

When there are multiple damages, a listing of all damages and any credits should be filed with the Court, either with the default motion, as an exhibit, or separately.

If there are multiple damages, a listing of all damages and credits, if any, should be filed with the Court to expedite the default proceeding, either as part of the motion for default, as an exhibit or by separate document.

WARNING

Applies to

Damages proof

Uncertified documents that are not accompanied by an affidavit or testimony may not be considered proof of damages.

Uncertified documents, not accompanied by an affidavit or testimony, may not be considered as proof of damages.

INFO

Applies to

Jury questionnaire

Further, all prospective jurors may be required to complete a jury questionnaire and, if appropriate, may make a request for excuse, exemption or a deferral.

Further, all prospective jurors may be required to complete a jury questionnaire and, if appropriate, may make a request for excuse, exemption or a deferral.