Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (eff. Dec. 1, 2018) govern civil proceedings in the United States district courts. Their purpose is “to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. The rules were first adopted by order of the Supreme Court on December 20, 1937, transmitted to Congress on January 3, 1938, and effective September 16, 1938.

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RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS

• TITLE I. SCOPE OF RULES; FORM OF ACTION
• Rule 1. Scope and Purpose
• Rule 2. One Form of Action
• TITLE II. COMMENCING AN ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS
• Rule 3. Commencing an Action
• Rule 4. Summons
  • TITLE IV. PARTIES
  • Rule 23. Class Actions
  • Rule 23.1. Derivative Actions

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