Rule 19-2 Docket Indexing
Article 19. Docket, Forms, and Caseload Reporting
Rule Text
The docket shall contain separate civil action number entries for each filed action. Each action in the docket shall be indexed by the name of all parties to the action. This docket shall contain entries of all the following information:
(1) Action number (i.e., a unique civil action number shall be assigned to each action).
(2) Cause of action (i.e., an entry of the specific type of action filed).
(3) Names of all counsel of record.
(4) Names of all parties.
(5) Date of filing.
(6) Costs paid.
(7) Date and type of service.
(8) The date and type of specific disposition of the action, including clear entries for each of the following:
(A) Dismissals (noting whether with or without prejudice).
(B) Settlements.
(C) Judgments and the type of each judgment (e.g., summary, default, on the pleadings, consent, on the verdict, notwithstanding the verdict, or directed verdict).
(D) Five-year or other administrative termination.
(E) Transfer to court with proper jurisdiction and venue.
(F) Whether the verdict or judgment is for the plaintiff or the defendant.
(G) Whether there was a mistrial.
(H) The date of the trial, if any.
(I) Whether the case was tried (noting whether with or without jury).
(J) The name of the Judge making the final disposition of the case.