# Alaska R. Civ. P. 1: Rule 1. Scope of Rules—Construction

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska R. Civ. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of Rules—Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure / Alaska R. Civ. P. 1

## Text

The procedure in the superior court and, so far as
applicable, in the district court shall be governed by these rules
in all actions or proceedings of a civil nature—legal, equitable,
or otherwise. These rules shall be construed to secure the just,
speedy and inexpensive determination of every action and
proceeding.
LAW REVIEW COMMENTARIES
“Summary Judgment In Alaska,” 32 Alaska L. Rev. 181 (2015).

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules—Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R1.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R2.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action and Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R3.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R4.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R5.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Filing and Service by Facsimile Transmission and Electronic Mail](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R5_1.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 5.2 Rule 5.2. Foreign Orders and Judgments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R5_2.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 5.3 Rule 5.3. Electronic Distribution by the Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R5_3.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 5.4 Rule 5.4. Registration of Tribal Court Orders Under the Comity Doctrine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R5_4.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R6.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed—Form of Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R7.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R8.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R9.md)
- [Alaska R. Civ. P. 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CIV_R10.md)

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