Rule 58. Entry of Judgments, Decrees or Final Orders

Subject to the provisions of Rule 54(b), a judgment, decree or final order shall be entered upon every final decision from which an appeal lies, except an order of dismissal either pursuant to Rule 41(b)(1), or in an unassigned action pursuant to Rule 41(b)(2). Every such judgment, decree or final order shall be set forth on a separate document, signed by the court, and promptly entered by the clerk. A judgment, decree or final order is effective only when so set forth and entered as prescribed by Rule 79(a). Proposed forms of judgments, decrees or final orders shall not be submitted except upon direction of the court, or as required by these rules.

(As amended Oct. 3, 1984, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.)