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Rule 1. Scope of the rules

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Indiana Court Rules › Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure › Ind. R. Trial P. 1 (version effective January 1, 1970)

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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 shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action.

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