Federal Civil Rules Booklet, 2024 Edition

The 2024 Federal Civil Rules Booklet contains the federal civil rules (as amended effective December 1, 2023) and U.S. Code sections (current through December 1, 2023, Public Law No. 118-22) essential to federal civil litigation practice. For students, this publication can be used with all Federal Civil Procedure and Federal Evidence casebooks.Contents include:Complete Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.Complete Federal Rules of Evidence.Complete Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Appendix of Forms.Complete Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims & Asset Forfeiture Actions.U.S. Code, Title 28, Chapter 85 (Jurisdiction), Chapter 87 (Venue), Chapter 89 (Removal) & more.Federal Civil Rules & Code Update (summarizing recent changes to the rules & code).The Constitution of the United States.Updates in this edition include the recent amendments to the following rules which became effective December 1, 2023: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rules 2, 4, 26 and 45; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rules 6, 15, 72, and new Rule 87; Federal Rules of Evidence Rules 106, 615, and 702. Additional updates include amendments to Title 28 U.S.C. by Public Law 117-328, the ''Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.'' See our Updates page for additional information.As amended through December 1, 2023 (Public Law No. 118-22). Light-weight (9.3 oz.), handy paperback size (8.5 x 5.5 inches) fits in any briefcase or purse. Comprehensive Table of Rules and Index. Full citations to source legislation and amendments. Published in December of each year just after new rule changes take effect.