Local Rule LR 1.1: SCOPE OF THE RULES

LR 1.1 SCOPE OF THE RULES A. Citation Form. The local civil rules are to be cited as "D.S.D. Civ. LR __."

B. Scope and Effective Date. The local civil rules govern all civil proceedings in the District of South Dakota to the extent they are not inconsistent with any statute or law of the United States or any rule or order of the Supreme Court of the United States. These local civil rules become effective after the comment period expires and upon the placement on court's official website.

C. Relationship to Prior Rules; Actions Pending on Effective Date. These rules supersede all previous rules promulgated by this court or any judge of this court, other than standing orders. They govern all applicable civil proceedings brought in this court after they take effect. They also apply to all proceedings pending at the time they take effect, except to the extent that, in the opinion of the court, the application thereof would not be feasible or would work injustice, in which event the former rules will govern. Any judge may establish and enforce standard operating procedures not in conflict with these local rules or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.