Which Rule addresses the scope and purpose of the FRCP?

• A. Rule 2
• B. Rule 4
• C. Rule 1
• D. Rule 3

Answer: (C)

Rule 1 governs the scope and purpose of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It states that the rules apply to civil actions and proceedings in United States district courts and should be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. This establishes both how broadly the rules apply and the goals they are meant to achieve, making it the rule that addresses scope and purpose. The other rules cover specific procedural steps—such as commencing a case, serving process, or the form of action—rather than the overall scope and aims of the rules.