MEMO
TO: Joint Procedure Committee
FROM: Mike Hagburg
DATE: May 1, 2009
RE: Rule 46, N.D.R.Civ.P., Exceptions Unnecessary
Staff has prepared amendments to Rule 46 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.
The proposed amendments to Rule 46 are attached along with a copy of the amendments
to the federal rule.