MEMO
TO: Joint Procedure Committee
FROM: Andy Forward
DATE: December 31, 2009
RE: Rule 83, N.D.R.Civ.P., Practice When Procedure Not Specified
Staff has prepared amendments to Rule 83 based on the federal form and style
amendments. The amendments are intended make the rule more easily understood and to
make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. The amendments also aim to
modernize the rule, removing references to obsolete authority and practices.
Rule 83 and Fed.R.Civ.P. 83 differ substantially. Form and style changes are
proposed. The proposed amendments to Rule 83 are attached along with a copy of the
amendments to the federal rule.