FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ("FRCP") govern court procedure for civil cases (rather than criminal cases, which are governed by the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure) in United States Federal District Courts. While the rules apply to practice in all US District Courts, many courts also issue their own rules that relate to specific procedural requirements when practicing before those courts... Prior to 1938, federal courts had separate rules for civil cases in suits in equity and suits at law. (For an explanation of the difference between equity and law, this article may be of help). In 1938, the Supreme Court issued the current modern rules of civil procedure, abolishing separate rules for equity. The rules have continued to be amended over time, with the latest rewrite, to improve style and consistency, in 2007... These are the 2024 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Click on any rule to read it. Use internal cross references for easy navigation.