LR 1.1: Precedence of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia — Civil Rules
LR 1.1 Precedence of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. In cases of conflict between these Local Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except where the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure permit variations by local rule, or in matters not addressed by these Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall govern. Whenever possible, the Local Rules and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be read consistently.