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One Form of Action.

There shall be only one form of action, and it shall be known as a civil action.

TITLE II.

COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION AND VENUE;

SERVICE OF PROCESS; SERVICE AND FILING OF

PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS SUBSEQUENT

TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT; TIME.

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