Rule 54 – Judgments; Costs

(a)Definition – Form – Amendments.(1)Definition and Form of Judgment. “Judgment” as used in these rules means a separate document entitled “Judgment” or “Decree”. A judgment must state the relief to which a party is...

Rule 53 – Masters

(a) Appointment. The court in which any action is pending may appoint a master. Except where these rules are inconsistent with the law, the word “master” includes a referee, a commissioner, an auditor, and an examiner.(b) Appointment is an Exception. In a...

Rule 51 – Jury Instructions

(a) Pre-trial Conference. No later than 7 days before the commencement of any trial by jury, any party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in such request, and such requested instructions must be served upon and received...

Rule 50 – Dispositive Trial Motions

(a) Motion for Directed Verdict. A motion for a directed verdict must state the specific grounds for the motion. A party who moves for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence offered by an opponent may offer evidence in the event that the motion is not...

Rule 49 – Verdicts

(a) Special Verdict.(1)In General. The court may require a jury to return only a special verdict in the form of a special written finding on each issue of fact. The court may do so by: (A) submitting written questions that may be answered by a categorical or other...