# Fed. R. Civ. P. 1: Rule 1. Scope and Purpose

> Federal · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Fed. R. Civ. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope and Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Rules of Civil Procedure > Rule 1

## Text

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, administered, and employed by the court and the parties to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.

## Nearby sections

- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope and Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R1.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R2.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 3 Rule 3. Commencing an Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R3.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 Rule 4. Summons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R4.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Serving Other Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R4-1.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 5 Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R5.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Constitutional Challenge to a Statute—Notice, Certification, and Intervention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R5.1.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 Rule 5.2. Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R5.2.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 Rule 6. Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R6.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R7.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 Rule 7.1. Disclosure Statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R7.1.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R8.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R9.md)
- [Fed. R. Civ. P. 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRCP_R10.md)

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