What kind of process were the rule framers trying to create based on the text of Rule 1?

• A. Just, speedy, and inexpensive
• B. Deliberate, costly, and lengthy
• C. Flexible, unpredictable, and expensive
• D. Strict, formal, and lengthy

Answer: (A)

Rule 1 is about creating a process that is just, speedy, and inexpensive. The rule’s language calls for securing the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action, which guides how cases should be handled to promote fairness, avoid unnecessary delays, and keep costs down. The best answer matches that objective precisely. Descriptions of a process that is costly, lengthy, flexible in unpredictable ways, or overly formal conflict with Rule 1’s push for efficiency, affordability, and accessible justice.