44th Jud. Dist. Rule-Civil 101
As amended through January 1, 2018
These rules shall be liberally construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action or proceeding to which they are applicable. The court at every stage of any such action or proceeding may disregard any error or defect of procedure which does not affect a substantial right of the parties.
44th Jud. Dist. Rule-Civil 101