Rule 31 Proceedings Not Governed by District Court Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule Text
(a) Procedure. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by other rules of court, where a civil proceeding is not governed by the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure:
(1) The proceeding shall be commenced by petition;
(2) The petition shall be verified by the oath of the petitioner, or someone on the petitioner's behalf, deposing to the best of the petitioner's knowledge and belief;
(3) Service of the petition and order to show cause and any other process or order shall be made as provided by the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure;
(4) A return to the petition shall be made within the time ordered by the court, and if it presents an issue of fact, shall be supported by oath;
(5) The court may designate and order that any one or more of the District Court Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applicable in such case.
Amendment history: Amended February 8, 1996, effective April 1, 1996.