A civil action is “brought” for statute of limitations purposes upon filing

the initial pleading in chancery court. If any named party files an objection to having the matter proceed in chancery court on or before the date its first responsive pleading or motion to dismiss is due, the chancery court shall enter its order dismissing the case without prejudice. An objection to proceeding in chancery court is waived if not brought within the time periods in this rule. A dismissal of a case in chancery court is subject to W.S. § 1-3-118. Notwith- standing any objection brought under this rule, the chancery court may enforce a valid contract designating the chancery court as the forum to resolve disputes meeting the eligibility requirements of W.S. § 5-13-115. (b) Removal to Chancery Court. An action may be removed from district court to chancery court when: (1) All parties consent in writing within sixty (60) days of service of the last defendant; and (2) The case meets the eligibility requirements of W.S. § 5-13-115 and these rules. (c) Removal after Amended Pleading. If the case stated by the initial pleading is not removable, a notice of removal may be filed within sixty (60) days after receipt by the defendant, through service or otherwise, of a copy of an amended pleading, motion, order or other paper from which it may first be ascertained that the case is one which is or has become removable, if all parties consent in writing and the case meets the eligibility requirements of W.S. § 5-13-115 and these rules. (d) Procedure after Removal Generally. (1) Written Notice to the District Court. Promptly after the filing of such Page: 7 Date: 04/24/26 Time: 15:40:53 Style Spec Used: WY_RULES Path: @psc3913.lexisnexis.com/eden_primary/primary/WY/WYCourtRulesRV_repvol/WY_CR_WRCPChCRule_01_PREVIEW_38_psc3786_001 7 CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES FOR CHANCERY COURT