Article 189. Contents of the application

The following shall be specified in the application:

1) Title of the court where the application is filed;

2) Surname, name, patronymic of the plaintiff and his/her place of residence, and if the plaintiff is an organization — its title, location (postal address) and details, as well as surname, name, patronymic of the representative and his/her address, if the application is filed by the representative;

3) Surname, name, patronymic of the defendant, his/her place of residence, and if the defendant is an organization — its title, location (postal address) and details;

4) Plaintiff's claim;

5) Value of suit, if the suit is subject to evaluation;

6) Circumstances on which the plaintiff bases his/her claim and the evidence supporting the circumstances stated by the plaintiff;

7) Information on compliance with the pretrial procedure of dispute settlement with the defendant, where stipulated by law or contract;

8) List of documents attached to the application.

The application shall be signed by the plaintiff or his/her representative. If the application is filed by a representative, it shall be accompanied by a Power of Attorney or other document certifying his/her authority.

In addition to the information listed in this Article, an application filed by prosecutor, State administration bodies, organizations or individuals to protect the interests of other persons shall contain surname, name, patronymic (title) of the person in whose interests the application has been filed, as well as his/her address.

The application may include telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address of the plaintiff or his/her representative, as well as those of the other party.

Indication of the e-mail address in the application shall mean the claimant's consent to receive court summons and other notices, copies of court decisions and rulings in the form of an electronic document.