Rule 4.1 – Serving Other Process

(a) IN GENERAL. Process-other than a summons under Rule 4 or a subpoena under Rule 45-must be served by a United States marshal or deputy marshal or by a person specially appointed for that purpose. It may be served anywhere within the territorial limits of the state...

Rule 4 – Summons

(a) CONTENTS; AMENDMENTS. (1)Contents. A summons must:(A) name the court and the parties;(B) be directed to the defendant;(C) state the name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney or-if unrepresented-of the plaintiff;(D) state the time within which the...

Rule 3 – Commencing an Action

A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.28 APPENDIX U.S.C. ยง 3As amended Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.NOTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RULES-1937 1. Rule 5(e) defines what constitutes filing with the court. 2. This rule governs the...