Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
..I. SCOPE OF RULES--ONE FORM OF ACTION


Rule 1. Scope of Rules

These rules govern the procedure in the United States district courts in all suits of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity or in admiralty, with the exceptions stated in
Rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.
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