§ RULE 1 SCOPE OF RULES

RULE 1. SCOPE OF RULES

    These rules govern the procedure in the District Court, in the Superior Court, and before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court in all suits of a civil nature whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, including appeals from a governmental agency, with the limitations stated in Rule 81. They shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action.