Fed. R. Civ. P. 3 — Commencing an Action

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure · Version 2025-12-01 · Status: active · II COMMENCING AN ACTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, AND ORDERS

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Rule text

A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.

Notes and Comments

(As amended Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.)

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