Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires certain defendants to cooperate in saving unnecessary expenses of serving a summons and complaint.

Apr 30, 1979 · First, the rule is amended to permit a court to extend the time for “good cause” as well as for excusable neglect. Rule 4(a) permits extensions for both reasons in civil cases and …

(a) In representing a client, a lawyer shall not use means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden a third person, or use methods of obtaining evidence that …

Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires certain defendants to cooperate in saving unnecessary expenses of serving a summons and complaint.

Rule 4. Summons (a) Form. The summons shall be signed by the clerk, bear the seal of the court, identify the court and the parties, be directed to the defendant, and state the name and …

Unless a statute or rule provides for a different time requirement, the summons shall require the defendant to serve a copy of the defendant’s defense within 20 days after the service of …

Rules 4(d)(1) through 4(d)(8) conform to the present State practice and the Federal practice, which refers matters of service of process generally to local State practice. Rule 4(d)(1) …

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4 Summons Rule 4. Summons (a) Contents; Amendments. (1) Contents. A summons must: (A) name the court and the parties; (B) be directed to the …

New Rule 4(b), which is currently Rule 4(c), addresses the form of an arrest warrant and a summons and includes two non-stylistic changes. First, Rule 4(b)(1)(C) mandates that the …

Appeal as of Right—When Taken. (a) Appeal in a Civil Case. (1) Time for Filing a Notice of Appeal. (A) In a civil case, except as provided in Rules 4 (a) (1) (B), 4 (a) (4), and 4 (c), the …