Editorial Notes
References in Text

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, referred to in subsec. (span), are set out in the Appendix to this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date

Puspan. L. 101–650, title III, § 310(c), Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5114, provided that:

“The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply to civil actions commenced on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 1, 1990].”