Rule 15. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
(a) Amendments Before Trial.
(1) Amending as a Matter of Course. A party
may amend its pleading once as a matter of course:
<>> (A) 21 days after
serving it, or
(B) if the pleading is one
to which a responsive pleading is required, 21 days after service of a
responsive pleading or 21 days after service of a motion under Rule
12(b), (e), or (f), whichever is earlier.
(2) Other Amendments. In all other cases, a
party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party’s written
consent or the court’s leave. The
court should freely give leave when justice so
requires.
(3) Time to Respond. Unless the court orders
otherwise, any required response to an amended pleading must be made
within the time
remaining to respond to the original pleading or
within 10 days after service of the amended pleading, whichever is
later.