Circuit Rule 50: Judges to Give Reasons when Dismissing a Claim, Granting Summary Judgment, or Entering an Appealable Order

Whenever a district court resolves any claim or counterclaim on the merits, terminates the litigation in its court (as by remanding or transferring the case, or denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis with or without prejudice), or enters an interlocutory order that may be appealed to the court of appeals, the judge shall give his or her reasons, either orally on the record or by written statement. Thecourt urges the parties to bring to this court’s attention as soon as possible any failure to comply with this rule.