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Wyo. Stat. § 5-2-114 (2026)

Rules and forms governing pleading, practice and

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procedure in all courts; power to adopt, modify and repeal.
The supreme court of Wyoming may from time to time adopt, modify
and repeal general rules and forms governing pleading, practice
and procedure, in all courts of this state, for the purpose of
promoting the speedy and efficient determination of litigation
upon its merits.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 25 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1979–2025 · leading case: McGuire v. McGuire, 608 P.2d 1278 (Wyo. 1980).
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McGuire v. McGuire, 608 P.2d 1278 (Wyo. 1980). · cites it 4× “[15] Section 5-2-114, W.S. 1977: "The supreme court of Wyoming may from time to time adopt, modify and repeal general rules and forms governing pleading, practice and procedure, in all courts of this state, for the purpose of promoting the speedy and efficient determination of…”
Ryan v. State, 988 P.2d 46 (Wyo. 1999). · cites it 4× “Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 5-2-114 (LEXIS 1999): The supreme court of Wyoming may from time to time adopt, modify and repeal general rules and forms governing pleading, practice and procedure, in all courts of this state, for the purpose of promoting the speedy and efficient…”
Hopkinson v. State, 664 P.2d 43 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 2× “[2] These provisions are now §§ 5-2-114 through 5-2-117, W.S. 1977. This court, on September 23, 1947, did appoint the committee as provided by § 4 of the Act to revise the rules and forms governing pleadings, practice and procedure in the courts of this state to conform them to…”
Nixon v. State, 2002 WY 118 (Wyo. 2002). · cites it 2× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 5-2-114 , 115 (LEXIS 1999).”
Mut. of Omaha Ins. Co. v. Blury-Losolla, 952 P.2d 1117 (Wyo. 1998). · cites it 4× “Wyo. Stat. § 5-2-114 (1997) sets forth the court's authority to make rules "governing pleading, practice and procedure * * *.”
Story v. State, 755 P.2d 228 (Wyo. 1988). · cites it 2× “Although we find that, on this question, Rule 34 is ambiguous, we agree with appellant's contention.”
White v. Fisher, 689 P.2d 102 (Wyo. 1984). · cites it 2× “Section 5-2-114, W.S.1977, provides: “The supreme court of Wyoming may from time to time adopt, modify and repeal general rules and forms governing pleading, practice and procedure, in all courts of this state, for the purpose of promoting the speedy and efficient determination…”
Lapp v. City of Worland, 612 P.2d 868 (Wyo. 1980). · cites it 2× “1957 (now § 5-2-114, W.S. 1977), this court was authorized to "adopt, modify and repeal" rules covering practice and procedure "in all courts of this state.”
Powers v. State, 318 P.3d 300 (Wyo. 2014). · cites it 2× “Section 5-2-114, W.S. 1977, provides: The supreme court of Wyoming may from time to time adopt, modify and repeal general rules and forms governing pleading, practice and procedure, in all courts of this state, for the purpose of promoting the speedy and efficient determination…”
Brenner v. City of Casper, 723 P.2d 558 (Wyo. 1986). · cites it 2× “We noted that § 5-2-114, W.S. 1977, authorizes this Court to establish procedural, but not substantive, rules for Wyoming courts and that the right to a jury trial is considered to be a substantive right.”
Hennigan v. State, 746 P.2d 360 (Wyo. 1987). · cites it 2× “5 of the Wyoming Constitution, and statutory designation as found in §§ 5-2-114 and 5-2-115, W.S. 1977. See White v.”
Bd. of Prof'l Responsibility, Wyoming State Bar, 2014 WY 134 (Wyo. 2014). · cites it 2× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 5-2-118 (a)(iii) (LexisNexis 2013) further charges this Court with adopting rules establishing "practice and procedure for disciplining, suspending, and disbarring attorneys.”
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