Rule 5 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) Service: When Required. (1) In General. Unless these rules provide otherwise,…

Rule 4.1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Serving Other Process. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) In General. Process—other than a summons under Rule 4 or a subpoena under Rule 45—must…

Rule 4 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Summons. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) Contents; Amendments. (1) Contents. A summons must: (A) name the court and the parties; (B) be directed…

Rule 3 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 3 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Commencing an Action. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.

Rule 2 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about One Form of Action. It is under Title I (Scope of Rules; Form of Action) of the Rules. There is one form of action—the civil action.

Rule 1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Scope and Purpose. It is under Title I (Scope of Rules; Form of Action) of the Rules. These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the United States district courts, except as stated…

Rule 48 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 48 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Masters. It is under Title VII (General Provisions) of the Rules. (a) Appointment; Powers. A court of appeals may appoint a special master to hold hearings, if necessary, and to recommend factual findings and disposition in matters ancillary to…

Rule 47 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 47 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Local Rules by Courts of Appeals. It is under Title VII (General Provisions) of the Rules. (a) Local Rules. (1) Each court of appeals acting by a majority of its judges in regular active service may, after giving appropriate…

Rule 46 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 46 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Attorneys. It is under Title VII (General Provisions) of the Rules. (a) Admission to the Bar. (1) Eligibility. An attorney is eligible for admission to the bar of a court of appeals if that attorney is of good moral…

Rule 45 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 45 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Clerk’s Duties. It is under Title VII (General Provisions) of the Rules. (a) General Provisions. (1) Qualifications. The circuit clerk must take the oath and post any bond required by law. Neither the clerk nor any deputy clerk may…