Rule 4 - Answer; Motions; Time

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Rule 4 - Answer; Motions; Time
(a) SERVING THE ANSWER. An answer must be served on the plaintiff within 60 days after notice of the action is given under Rule 3.
(b) THE ANSWER. An answer may be limited to a certified copy of the administrative record, and to any affirmative defenses under Civil Rule 8(c). Civil Rule 8(b) does not apply.
(c) MOTIONS UNDER CIVIL RULE 12. A motion under Civil Rule 12 must be made within 60 days after notice of the action is given under Rule 3.
(d) TIME TO ANSWER AFTER A MOTION UNDER RULE 4(C). Unless the court sets a different time, serving a motion under Rule 4(c) alters the time to answer as provided by Civil Rule 12(a)(4).

28 APPENDIX U.S.C. § 4

As added Apr. 11, 2022, eff. Dec. 1, 2022.

REFERENCES IN TEXTCivil Rules, referred to in subds. (b) to (d), probably means the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which are set out in this Appendix. CodificationFor discussion of establishment and application of procedure under these supplemental rules, see Committee Notes on Rules-2022, set out as a note under Rule 8.