Does anyone else have a favorite Rule of Civil Procedure? I do. It is Rule 1, particularly the last sentence which says that the Rules of Civil Procedure “should be construed, administered, and employed by the court and the parties to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding.” I find myself turning to this rule more and more as I prepare papers for the court. No doubt that the Courts are dedicated to these three principles. As to the … [Read more...]