Fed.R.Civ.P. 11

What is Fed.R.Civ.P. 11?

A Rule regarding the propriety of an attorney's representation, which provides sanctions if the attorney has filed or taken action for improper purpose, matters unsupported by law or frivolous, and otherwise not acting or arguing in conformity to law. Can be requested by motion or by the court on its own volition.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:

• Motion for Substitution of Parties
• Show Cause Order
• Memorandum of Law
• Responsive Pleading

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