Rule 12 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Defenses and Objections: When and How Presented; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Consolidating Motions; Waiving Defenses; Pretrial Hearing. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Time to Serve a Responsive Pleading.…

Rule 11 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Signature. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least…

Rule 10 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 10 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Form of Pleadings. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Caption; Names of Parties. Every pleading must have a caption with the court’s name, a title, a file number, and a Rule…

Rule 9 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 9 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Pleading Special Matters. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Capacity or Authority to Sue; Legal Existence. (1) In General. Except when required to show that the court has jurisdiction, a pleading…

Rule 8 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about General Rules of Pleading. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Claim for Relief. A pleading that states a claim for relief must contain: (1) a short and plain statement of the…

Rule 7.1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 7.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Disclosure Statement. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Who Must File; Contents. (1) Nongovernmental Corporations. A nongovernmental corporate party or a nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene must file a statement…

Rule 7 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 7 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers. It is under Title III (Pleadings and Motions) of the Rules. (a) Pleadings. Only these pleadings are allowed: (1) a complaint; (2) an answer to a complaint; (3) an…

Rule 6 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) Computing Time. The following rules apply in computing any time…

Rule 5.2 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5.2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) Redacted Filings. Unless the court orders otherwise, in an electronic…

Rule 5.1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Constitutional Challenge to a Statute—Notice, Certification, and Intervention. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules. (a) Notice by a Party. A party that files a pleading,…