Timely Service of Summons and Complaint. If a pleading asserting a claim is not

U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Rule: 4.01

Jurisdiction: DSC

Bluebook Citation: D.S.C. L.R. 4.01

All Rules: D.S.C. Local Civil Rules, complete index

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served on each party against whom a claim is asserted within 90 days after the pleading is filed, the party filing the pleading shall, within the same period, file a status report advising the court of the identity of the party not served and why service has not been effected. This report shall be served on all previously served parties. 1 See Local Civ. Rule 83.VIII.01 (D.S.C.) et seq. 2 See Local Civ. Rule 83.VII.01 (D.S.C.) et seq.

3 See 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c).

Timely Service of Summons and Complaint. If a pleading asserting a claim is not

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2 SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS

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