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Rule 1: Scope and Purpose |
These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings, except as stated in rule 81. Administered to secure just, speedy, inexpensive determination of every action/proceedingRule 3: Commencing an Action |
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Rule 3: Commencing an Action |
A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. |
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Rule 7 (a): Pleadings Allowed |
a.) Pleadings. Only these are allowed: -Complaint -Answer to complaint -Answer to counterclaim -Answer to crossclaim -3rd Party complaint -Answer to 3rd party complaint -If court orders one, a reply to an answer |
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Rule 7 (b): Motions and Other Papers |
1.) A request for a court order is made by motion. A motion must: -Be in writing (unless verbal in trial/hearing) -State with particularity reason for request -State relief sought 2.) Form: Rules regarding captions and form for pleadings apply to motions. |
