These rules govern the
conduct of all civil actions brought in Federal district courts. While
they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have
been closely modeled on these provisions.
(incorporating the
revisions that took effect Dec. 1, 2002)
I.
SCOPE OF RULES--ONE FORM OF ACTION
II.
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS
III.
PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
IV.
PARTIES
V.
DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY
VI.
TRIALS
VII.
JUDGMENT
VIII.
PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES
IX.
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
X.
DISTRICT COURTS AND CLERKS
XI.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
XII.
APPENDIX OF FORMS
XIII.
SUPPLEMENTAL RULES FOR CERTAIN ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME CLAIMS
I. SCOPE OF RULES--ONE FORM OF ACTION
II. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS,
PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS
III. PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
IV. PARTIES
V. DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY
VI. TRIALS
VII. JUDGMENT
VIII. PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES
IX. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
X. DISTRICT COURTS AND CLERKS
XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
XII. APPENDIX OF
FORMS (pdf)
XIII. SUPPLEMENTAL RULES FOR CERTAIN ADMIRALTY AND MARITIME
CLAIMS
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