Rule 44.1 – Determining Foreign Law

A party who intends to raise an issue about a foreign country’s law must give notice by a pleading or other writing. In determining foreign law, the court may consider any relevant material or source, including testimony, whether or not submitted by a party or admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence. The court’s determination must be treated as a ruling on a question of law.

Amended Effective
Apr. 30, 2007 Dec. 1, 2007
Mar. 2, 1987 Aug. 1, 1987
Nov. 20, 1972 July 1, 1975
Added Effective
Feb. 28, 1966 July 1, 1966