Rule 3 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Commencing an Action. It is under Title II (Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders) of the Rules.
A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.
Rule 2 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 2 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about One Form of Action. It is under Title I (Scope of
Rule 1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is about Scope and Purpose. It is under Title I (Scope of Rules;
Rule 48 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 48 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Masters. It is under Title VII (General Provisions) of the Rules. (a) Appointment;
Rule 47 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 47 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure is about Local Rules by Courts of Appeals. It is under Title VII (General Provisions)
