# Ind. R. Trial P. 1: Rule 1. Scope of the rules

> Indiana · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. R. Trial P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope of the rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Court Rules / Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure / Ind. R. Trial P. 1

## Text

Except as otherwise provided, these rules govern the procedure and practice in all courts of the state of Indiana in all suits of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law, in equity, or of statutory origin. They must be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action. Courts may adopt local and administrative district rules consistent with the procedures and limitations in Rule 81.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 1 (version effective January 1, 1970) Rule 1. Scope of the rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R1_V01011970.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 2 Rule 2. One form of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of an action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 3.1 (version effective July 15, 2021) Rule 3.1. Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R3_1_V07152021.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018) Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1_V01012018.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.2 Rule 4.2. Summons: Service upon infant or incompetents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_2.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.3 Rule 4.3. Summons: Service upon institutionalized persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_3.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.4 Rule 4.4. Service upon persons in actions for acts done in this state or having an effect in this state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_4.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.5 Rule 4.5. Summons: Service upon resident who cannot be found or served within the state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_5.md)
- [Ind. R. Trial P. 4.6 Rule 4.6. Service upon organizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_6.md)

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