⚖ Common Law Claim Filing Template

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Claimant

Wrongdoer

Incident

Property & Harm

Remedy

Evidence

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Step 1 — Your Information

This is the claimant — the person bringing the claim. Enter your full name and contact details.

Full Name

Gender (for document language)

State

County

Street Address

City

ZIP Code

Phone

Email (optional)

Execution Date (date you sign)

Step 2 — The Wrongdoer

Enter the full name and details of the person who caused the harm.

Wrongdoer's Full Name

Gender

Wrongdoer's Address (if known)

Wrongdoer's Role / Relationship (optional — e.g. neighbor, contractor, driver)

Date Remedy Was First Sought From Wrongdoer

Wrongdoer's Response

Step 3 — The Incident

Describe what happened in plain, simple language. Write it as you would tell a friend — no legal jargon required.

Date of Incident

Location of Incident

What Happened — tell the full story chronologically

Brief One-Line Description (for the document caption)

Step 4 — Property, Trespass & Harm

Identify what property was involved, how the boundary was crossed, and what specific harm resulted.

Property Trespassed Upon

How the Trespass Occurred

Physical Injuries Suffered (leave blank if none)

Other Harm or Loss (loss of use, emotional distress, business loss, etc.)

Step 5 — Remedy Demanded

Enter each category of damages. The total will be calculated automatically. Leave a field at zero if it does not apply.

Medical Expenses ($)

Lost Wages ($)

Property Repair / Replacement ($)

Other Quantifiable Damages ($)

Description of "Other" Damages (if applicable)

Return of Property (if wrongdoer is holding your property)

Total Remedy Demanded $0.00

Step 6 — Evidence & Witnesses

List documents, photos, and witnesses that support your claim. You will attach physical copies when you file.

Documentary Evidence

Witnesses

Physical Evidence

Physical Items (optional — describe any physical objects)

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