§ Rule 1. Scope of Rules

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Rule 1. Scope of Rules

These Rules govern the procedure in all suits of a civil nature in the Civil Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, with the exception of cases in the Landlord and Tenant Branch and the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Court and other exceptions stated in Rule 81. They shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.