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What mistakes should I avoid in filing a document?

Answer: 
  • Filing a document in the wrong division or court.
     
  • Filing a district-court document with a state or bankruptcy court.
     
  • Filing a document without an original signature.
     
  • Filing a document without a complete or correct case number or case style at the top.
     
  • Filing a copy of a document instead of the original.
     
  • Faxing a document to the clerk of court.
     
  • Filing a document without a complete address and telephone number for the filing party.
     
  • Filing an emergency pleading or motion in the dropbox.
     
  • Filing a document with a long or confusing title or no title.
     
  • Filing separate documents attached, stapled, or bound.
     
  • Filing a document with exhibit tabs protruding beyond the normal page width.
     
  • Filing a document with individually stapled exhibits.
     
  • Filing a document with a loose page or exhibit.
     
  • Filing a document with paper size, font size, or margins not in compliance with Local Rule 1.05(a).
     
  • Filing a civil action or removal action without the civil cover sheet.
     
  • Filing a document without paying the filing fees or applying to proceed without pre-paying them.
Type: 
Filing