time period summaries

Question 1

time limit for removal based on diversity

Answer 1

1 year

Question 2

time limit for service of process generally

Answer 2

90 days

Question 3

time to answer the complaint or file a 12B motion if D waived service of process

Answer 3

60 days [add 30 more days if D is outside US]

Question 4

time for initial removal

Answer 4

30 days

Question 5

time for remand

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

time to return request to waive service of process

Answer 6

30 days [add 30 more days if outside US]

Question 7

time for appeals

Answer 7

30 days

Question 8

time to file a renewed motion for JMOL

Answer 8

28 days after judgement

Question 9

time to file a motion for a new trial

Answer 9

28 days after judgment

Question 10

time to answer complaint

Answer 10

21 days after service of completion

Question 11

time to file a reel 12 motion

Answer 11

21 days after service of complaint

Question 12

time to amend pleading once as matter of course

Answer 12

21 days after service of that pleading or after responsive pleading or motion is served

Question 13

time two withdraw pleading after a rule 11 motion is served

Answer 13

21 days

Question 14

time to appeal class action cert or denial

Answer 14

14 days

Question 15

time to file jury demand

Answer 15

14 days after las pleading directed to the jury triable issue is served

Question 16

expiration of TRO

Answer 16

14 days