Rule 1

Scope & Procedure

These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the US 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. 

Rule 2

One Form of Action

There is one form of action-the civil action.

Rule 3

Commencing an Action

A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.

Rule 4

Summons

Rule 7

Pleadings Allowed; 

Form of Motions and Other Papers

Rule 8

General Rules of Pleadings

Rule 9 

Pleading Special Matters

Rule 10

Form of Pleadings

Rule 11

1. Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers
2. Representations to the Court
3. Sanctions

Rule 12

1. Defenses and Objections
2. When and How Presented
3. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
4. Consolidating Motions
5. Waiving Defenses
6. Pretrial Hearing

Rule 15

Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

Rule 52

1. Findings and Conclusions by the Court
2. Judgment on Partial Findings

Rule 54

1.  
   1.  
      1.  
         1.  
            1. Judgment
            2. Costs

Rule 55

1.  
   1.  
      1.  
         1. Default
         2. Default Judgment

Rule 56

Summary Judgment

Rule 57 

Declaratory Judgment

Rule 60

Relief from a Judgment or Order

Rule 65

"Injunctive Relief"

1.  
   1.  
      1.  
         1. Injunctions
         2. Restraining Order

Rule 68

Offer of Judgment

Diversity Jurisdiction

The authority of a federal court to hear and determine cases involving $10,000.00 or more and in which the parties are citizens of different states, or in which party is an alien.

Federal Jurisdiction

The authority of federal courts to hear and determine case of a particular nature derived from the United States Constitution and rules promulgated by Congress pursuant thereto.

Administrative Remedies

Relief that is sought before an administrative body as opposed to a court.

Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

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   1.  
      1. Bankruptcy 
      2. Family Courts
      3. Workman's Compensation
      4. Social Security/Disability

Rule 11

Sets forth:

1. The requirement that every pleading or written paper be signed by at least one attorney of record
2. The representations made by the attorney to the court upon the signing of such document
3. The sanctions for violation of the provision