There is one form of civil case, known as a civil action. These Rules apply to all civil actions, in the circuit courts, whether the claims involved arise under legal or equitable causes of action, unless otherwise provided by law. These rules apply in cases appealed or removed to such courts from inferior courts whenever applicable to such cases. These Rules do not apply in petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. In matters not covered by these Rules, the established practices and procedures are continued.

Whenever in this Part Three the words “action” or “suit” appear they refer to a civil action, which may include legal and equitable claims.