Final Rules

Question 1

14 days

Answer 1

Expiration of TRO

Time to file jury demand after last pleading directed to jury triable issue is served

Time to appeal class action certification or denial

Question 2

21 days

Answer 2

Time after service of complaint to answer complaint or file a Rule 12 motion

Time to amend pleading once, as a matter of right after its service or after a responding pleading has been served

Time to withdraw pleading after Rule 11 motion is served.

Question 3

28 days

Answer 3

Time after judgment for renewed motion for JMOL

Time after judgment to file a motion for a new trial

Question 4

30 days

Answer 4

Time for initial removal

Time for remand

Time to return request to waive SoP (add 30 if out of country)

Time for appeals

Question 5

60 days

Answer 5

Time to answer the complaint or file a 12(b) motion if D waived SoP (add 30 days if outside US)

Question 6

90 days

Answer 6

General time limit for SoP

Question 7

1 year

Answer 7

Outer time limit for removal based on diversity

Question 8

Affadavits summarizing findings of forensic analysis

Answer 8

Testimonial in nature, triggers confrontation clause