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Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) QUESTION #5673
Question 1
A party objects to a magistrate judge's non-dispositive pretrial order. Under Rule 72(a), the district judge must consider the objections and modify or set aside any part of the order that is:
  • Manifestly unjust.
  • Clearly erroneous or contrary to law.✔️
  • Subject to de novo review.
  • Abuse of discretion.
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 72(a) provides the standard of review for non-dispositive matters: the district judge must set aside any part of the order that is 'clearly erroneous or contrary to law'.