WY · rules
W.R.C.P.C.C. 2
Applicability
(a) These Rules shall apply to all civil actions in circuit court pursuant to
Wyo.Stat.Ann. § 5-9-128(a)(i)-(iii), (vi), and (vii).
(b) The Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure will continue to govern the
procedure in civil cases in all circuit courts except to the extent that there is an
inconsistency, in which case these Rules will take precedence.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, neither these Rules nor the
Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure shall govern proceedings initiated in circuit
courts pursuant to small claims jurisdiction of the circuit courts, the forceable
entry and detainer jurisdiction of the circuit courts, or petitions for stalking
orders, petitions for sexual assault protection orders, and family violence
orders of protection. Wyoming Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 4(a)-(g) pertaining
to the issuance of a summons and service thereof shall apply to all cases
involving petitions for stalking protection orders, sexual assault protection
orders, or family violence orders of protection.
(d) The following rules of the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure shall not
apply in circuit courts, unless and until circuit courts shall have statutory
subject matter jurisdiction of cases in which such relief is requested:
Rule 23, 23.1 and 23.2 - Class Actions.
Rule 52(d) - Reserved Questions to the Supreme Court.
Rule 62(a), (c), and (e) - Stay on Injunction Appeals.
Rule 65 - Injunctions.
Rule 66 - Receivers.
Rule 70 - Specific Performance, Vesting Title.
Rule 71.1 - Condemnation of Property.
Rule 83 - Rules of District Courts.
Rule 84 - Forms.
Rule 85 - Title.
Rule 86(a) - Effective Date.
History
History: Amended April 30, 2024, effective July 1, 2024.
Provenance
- Source
- wyocourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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