Rule A – Scope of Rules

(1) These Supplemental Rules apply to: (A) the procedure in admiralty and maritime claims within the meaning of Rule 9(h) with respect to the following remedies:(i) maritime attachment and garnishment,(ii) actions in rem,(iii) possessory, petitory, and partition...

Rule 86 – Effective Dates

(a) IN GENERAL. These rules and any amendments take effect at the time specified by the Supreme Court, subject to 28 U.S.C. § 2074. They govern: (1) proceedings in an action commenced after their effective date; and(2) proceedings after that date in an action then...

Rule 85 – Title

These rules may be cited as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.28 APPENDIX U.S.C. § 85As amended Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.COMMITTEE NOTES ON RULES-2007 AMENDMENT The language of Rule 85 has been amended as part of the general restyling of the Civil Rules to...

Rule 82 – Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected

These rules do not extend or limit the jurisdiction of the district courts or the venue of actions in those courts. An admiralty or maritime claim under Rule 9(h) is governed by 28 U.S.C. § 1390.28 APPENDIX U.S.C. § 82As amended Dec. 29, 1948, eff. Oct. 20, 1949; Feb....