Sec. 2072. Rules of procedure and evidence; power to prescribe
- (a) The Supreme Court shall have the power to prescribe
general rules of practice and procedure and rules of evidence for cases in the
United States district courts (including proceedings before magistrates
thereof) and courts of appeals.
- (b) Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify any
substantive right. All laws in conflict with such rules shall be of no further
force or effect after such rules have taken effect.
- (c) Such rules may define when a ruling of a district court
is final for the purposes of appeal under section 1291 of
this title.
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