What describes the purpose of Rule 1?

• A. It governs service of process
• B. It tells lawyers and judges when the FRCP apply and the goals of the FRCP
• C. It defines remedy procedures
• D. It determines how to appeal

Answer: (B)

Rule 1 sets both the scope and the purpose of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It explains when the FRCP apply—namely to all civil actions and proceedings in the federal district courts—and it directs that the rules be interpreted to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. This dual focus on who the rules cover and the goals they’re meant to achieve is why this option best captures Rule 1. The other topics—service of process, specific remedy procedures, and appeals—are governed by other rules or systems, not by Rule 1 itself.