USCIT R. 01

TITLE I. SCOPE OF RULES; FORM OF ACTION Rule 1-1 Rule 1. Scope and Purpose These rules govern the procedure in the United States Court of International Trade. They 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. When a procedural question arises that is not covered by these rules, the court may prescribe the procedure to be followed in any manner not inconsistent with these rules. The court may refer for guidance to the rules of other courts. The rules are not to be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of the court. (As amended Oct. 3, 1984, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Oct. 5, 1994, eff. Jan. 1, 1995; Nov. 25, 2008, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Mar. 20, 2018, eff. Apr. 23, 2018.)