(1) The title of these Rules is Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure. They may be cited as such, or as the “Civil Rules,” or by the abbreviation “CR.”

(2) These Rules govern procedure and practice in all actions of a civil nature in the Court of Justice except for special statutory proceedings, in which the procedural requirements of the statute shall prevail over any inconsistent procedures set forth in the Rules, and appeals from civil actions, which are governed by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. Regulations and manuals published by the Administrative Office of the Courts upon authorization of the Supreme Court relating to internal policy and administration within the Court of Justice shall have the same effect as if incorporated in the Rules.