Additional rules information

Using Multiple Rule Sets Together

Frequently you will need to use multiple CompuLaw rule sets concurrently. This is because each rule set may contain deadlines from a different rule book. For example, if you are litigating in Maryland U.S. District Court you will need to follow the deadlines set forth in the local rules of court, and in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Just as you will need to use two different rule books, you will need to use two different CompuLaw rule sets to generate the correct deadlines.

Many CompuLaw rule sets combine the deadlines from different rule books into one rule set so users only have to use that one rule set. For example,some Arizona local rule sets also contain the deadlines from the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. Users need only select the local rule set to calculate the correct deadlines for this jurisdiction.

How do I know which rule sets to use together? The Jurisdiction Selection Expert automatically selects the correct rule sets for any given jurisdiction. Alternatively, you can check the Rules section of the CompuLaw Website which lists the required rule sets.