Local Rule Rule 10.01: Scope of Admiralty Rules
E.D. Mo. — Civil rule
Rule 10.01 (FRCP 9) Scope of Admiralty Rules.
These rules apply to admiralty and maritime actions in rem and quasi in rem, statutory condemnation proceedings analogous to maritime actions in rem, and forfeiture actions. The local rules are to be read in conjunction with the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims, which are appended to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Nothing in these rules is intended to modify or repeal provisions of any bankruptcy rules governing admiralty matters.