Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 1. Scope of Rulesa Procedure Governed. These rules govern the procedure in the supreme court, court of appeals, district courts and in the juvenile and probate courts of the City and County of Denver, in all actions, suits and proceedings of a civil nature, whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity, and in all special statutory proceedings, with the exceptions stated in Rule 8. These rules shall be liberally construed, administered, and employed by the court and the parties to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. Rules of civil procedure governing county courts shall be in accordance with Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure governing probate courts and probate proceedings in the district courts shall be in accordance with these rules and Chapter 2. In case of conflict between rules, those set forth in Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure governing juvenile courts and juvenile proceedings in the district courts shall be in accordance with these rules and Chapter 2. In case of conflict between rules those set forth in Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure in Municipal Courts are in Chapter 3. Effective Date. Amendments of these rules shall be effective on the date established by the Supreme Court at the time of their adoption, and thereafter all laws in conflict therewith shall be of no further force or effect. Unless otherwise stated by the Supreme Court as being applicable only to actions brought after the effective date of an amendment, they govern all proceedings in actions brought after they take effect and also all further proceedings in actions then pending, except to the extent that in the opinion of the court their application in a particular action pending when the rules take effect would not be feasible or would work injustice, in which event the former procedure applies. How Known and Cited. These rules shall be known and cited as the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, or C. R. C. P. Rule 2. One Form of Action. There shall be one form of action to be known as civil action. Rule 3. Commencement of Actiona How Commenced. A civil action is commenced 1 by filing a complaint with the court, or 2 by service of a summons and complaint. If the action is commenced by the service of a summons and complaint, the complaint must be filed within 1. If the complaint is not filed within 1. In such case the court may, in its discretion, tax a reasonable sum in favor of the defendant to compensate the defendant for expense and inconvenience, including attorneys fees, to be paid by the plaintiff or his attorney. The 1. 4 day filing requirement may be expressly waived by a defendant and shall be deemed waived upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion to the complaint without reserving the issue. Time of Jurisdiction. The court shall have jurisdiction from 1 the filing of the complaint, or 2 the service of the summons and complaint provided, however, if more than 1. Rule 4. Processa To What Applicable. This Rule applies to all process except as otherwise provided by these rules. Issuance of Summons by Attorney or Clerk. The summons may be signed and issued by the clerk, under the seal of the court, or it may be signed and issued by the attorney for the plaintiff. Separate additional or amended summons may issue against any defendant at any time. All other process shall be issued by the clerk, except as otherwise provided in these rules. Contents of Summons. The summons shall contain the name of the court, the county in which the action is brought, the names or designation of the parties, shall be directed to the defendant, shall state the time within which the defendant is required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint, and shall notify the defendant that in case of the defendants failure to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against the defendant. If the summons is served by publication, the summons shall briefly state the sum of money or other relief demanded. The summons shall contain the name, address, and registration number of the plaintiffs attorney, if any, and if none, the address of the plaintiff. Sonic Nokia N Gage Pc Suite'>Sonic Nokia N Gage Pc Suite. Short and longform contract terms, in plain language, with annotations and playbook notes. Glossary All words in boldface type are explained in this Glossary. Except in case of service by publication under Rule 4g or when otherwise ordered by the court, the complaint shall be served with the summons. Dosbox Error This Program Requires Microsoft Windows here. In any case, where by special order personal service of summons is allowed without the complaint, a copy of the order shall be served with the summons. By Whom Served. Process may be served within the United States or its Territories by any person whose age is eighteen years or older, not a party to the action. Process served in a foreign country shall be according to any internationally agreed means reasonably calculated to give notice, the law of the foreign country, or as directed by the foreign authority or the court if not otherwise prohibited by international agreement. Personal Service.