RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE For the Trial Division of the Yap ...

Each entry must briefly show the nature of the paper filed or writ issued,
the substance of each proof of service or other return, and the substance and date
of entry of each order and judgment.
(b) Civil Judgments and Orders.
The clerk must keep a copy of every final judgment and appealable order;
of every order affecting title to or a lien on real or personal property; and of any
other order that the court directs to be kept.
(c) Indexes; Calendars.
Under the court's direction, the clerk must:
(1) keep indexes of the docket and of the judgments and orders described in Rule
79(b); and
(2) prepare calendars of all actions ready for trial.
(d) Other Records.
The clerk must keep any other records required by the Court.
Comment: Rule 79 of has been modified to ease comprehension. The provisions
allowing “the Administrative Director of the State Court” to prescribe Rules has been
removed, as they are unnecessary. With the exception of the removal of these provisions,
no substantive changes are intended.
Rule 80. Stenographically or Electronically Recorded Testimony.
Whenever the testimony of a witness at a trial or hearing which was stenographically
reported or electronically recorded is admissible in evidence At a later trial, it may be
proved by the transcript thereof duly certified by the person who reported or recorded the
testimony.
Rule 81. Applicability in General.
These rules only apply to proceedings in the State Court of Yap, unless otherwise
provided by Yap State Court Rules or by the laws of the State of Yap.
Comment: Rule 81 has been amended to ease comprehension. No substantive
changes are intended.
Rule 82. Jurisdiction Unaffected. These rules shall not be construed to extend or limit
the jurisdiction of the State Court of Yap.
Rule 83. Vacant. (Rules by District Courts)