# Me. R. Civ. P. 1: Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES

> Maine · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Me. R. Civ. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maine Rules of Court / Maine Rules of Civil Procedure / Me. R. Civ. P. 1

## Text

These rules govern the procedure in the District Court, in the Superior
Court, and before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court in all suits of a
civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, including appeals
from a governmental agency, with the limitations stated in Rule 81. They shall
be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every
action.

## Nearby sections

- [Me. R. Civ. P. 1 Rule 1. SCOPE OF RULES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R1.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 2 Rule 2. ONE FORM OF ACTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R2.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 3 Rule 3. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R3.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 4 Rule 4. PROCESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R4.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 4A Rule 4A. ATTACHMENT](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R4A.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 4B Rule 4B. TRUSTEE PROCESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R4B.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 4C Rule 4C. ARREST [ABROGATED]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R4C.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 5 Rule 5. SERVICE, FILING, AND FORM OF PLEADINGS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R5.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 6 Rule 6. TIME](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R6.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 7 Rule 7. PLEADINGS ALLOWED: FORM OF MOTIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R7.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 8 Rule 8. GENERAL RULES OF PLEADING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R8.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 9 Rule 9. PLEADING SPECIAL MATTERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R9.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 10 Rule 10. FORM OF PLEADINGS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R10.md)
- [Me. R. Civ. P. 11 Rule 11. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND OTHER WRITTEN](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_CIV_R11.md)

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