Rule · Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Rule 1. Scope and Purpose

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 1

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 1. Scope and Purpose These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the United States district courts, except as stated in Rule 81. They should be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. [Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]

Rule1. Scope and Purpose

These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the United States district courts, except as stated in Rule81. They should be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.

[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]