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Fed. R. Civ. P. 46

Objecting to a Ruling or Order

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A formal exception to a ruling or order is unnecessary. When the

ruling or order is requested or made, a party need only state the

action that it wants the court to take or objects to, along with

the grounds for the request or objection. Failing to object does

not prejudice a party who had no opportunity to do so when the

ruling or order was made.

(As amended Mar. 2, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec.

1, 2007.)

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Retrieved: 2026-08-19
Edition: 2026-08-19
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