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.
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
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
