Law of Civil Procedure

1.A lawsuit shall be filed with the court by the plaintiff, by means of a statement of claim signed by the plaintiff or his representative, in an original and as many copies as there are defendants. The statement of claim must include the following: a)Plaintiff's full name, identification number, profession or occupation, place of residence and place of work, as well as his representative’s full name, identification number, profession or occupation, place of residence and place of work. b)Defendant's full name, available information about his profession or occupation, place of residence and place of work, or his last place of residence if he has no known place of residence. c)Date of submission of the statement of claim. d)The court before which the lawsuit is filed. e)Plaintiff’s designated place of residence in the town where the court is located if he has no place of residence therein. f)Subject matter of the suit and plaintiff’s claim and evidence. As to government agencies referred to in paragraphs (a, b and e) of this Article, the name and location of said government agencies shall be deemed sufficient. The Supreme Judicial Council may, if necessary, add other means and details. 2.A single statement of claim may not combine several unrelated claims. 3.a)Rules and procedures relating to labor disputes shall apply to labor class action lawsuits, unless the Supreme Judicial Council determines otherwise. b)A labor class action lawsuit shall mean any dispute arising between one employer (or more) and his employees, or a group of them, for reasons relating to work or terms thereof.