Title IV · Pleadings

12 rules in this Title of the U.S. Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Rule 30Pleadings Allowed Rule 31General Rules of Pleading Rule 32Form of Pleadings Rule 33Signing of Pleadings Rule 34Petition Rule 35Entry on Docket Rule 36Answer Rule 37Reply Rule 38Joinder of Issue Rule 39Pleading Special Matters Rule 40Defenses and Objections Made by Pleading or Motion Rule 41Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

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