Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure

Chapter 1. Appeals From Certain Administrative Agencies

This chapter is reserved or rescinded in the official compilation; it currently contains no operative rules.

Chapter 100. Rules of Construction

• Rule 51 Title and Citation of Rules.
• Rule 52 Effective Date. Application to Pending Actions.
• Rule 76 Definitions.
• Rule 101 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 102 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 103 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 104 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 105 Bonds.
• Rule 106 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 107 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 108 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 126 Application and Construction of Rules.
• Rule 127 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 128 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 129 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 130 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 131 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 132 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 133 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 151 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 152 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 153 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 200. Business of Courts

• Rule 201 Agreements of Attorneys.
• Rule 202 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 203 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 204 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 204.1 Pleadings and other Legal Papers. Format.
• Rule 205 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 205.1 Filing Legal Papers. Mailing. Personal Presentation by Attorney Not Necessary.
• Rule 205.2 Filing Legal Papers with the Prothonotary.
• Rule 205.3 Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary. Originals and Copies.
• Rule 205.4 Electronic Filing and Service of Legal Papers.
• Rule 205.5 Cover Sheet.
• Rule 205.6 Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
• Rule 206 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 206.1 Petition. Definition. Content. Form.
• Rule 206.2 Answer.
• Rule 206.3 Verification.
• Rule 206.4 Rule to Show Cause. Alternative Procedures. Exception.
• Rule 206.5 Rule to Show Cause. Discretionary Issuance. Stay. Form of Order. Rule Inapplicable to Petition to Strike Default Judgment.
• Rule 206.6 Rule to Show Cause. Issuance as of Course. Stay. Form of Order.
• Rule 206.7 Procedure After Issuance of Rule to Show Cause.
• Rule 207 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 207.1 Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony Which Relies Upon Novel Scientific Evidence.
• Rule 208 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 208.1 Motion. Definition. Scope.
• Rule 208.2 Motion. Form. Content.
• Rule 208.3 Alternative Procedures.
• Rule 208.4 Initial Consideration of Motion. Court Orders. Issues of Disputed Fact.
• Rule 209 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 210 Form of Briefs.
• Rule 211 Oral Arguments.
• Rule 212 Pre-Trial Conference. Renumbered
• Rule 212.1 Civil actions to be tried by jury. Notice of earliest trial date. Time for completing discovery and filing pre-trial statement.
• Rule 212.2 Civil actions to be tried by jury. Pre-trial statement. Content. Sanctions.
• Rule 212.3 Pre-Trial Conference.
• Rule 212.4 Applicability of Rules. Eminent Domain.
• Rule 212.5 Settlement Conference.
• Rule 212.6 Settlement Conference. Form of Order.
• Rule 213 Consolidation, Severance and Transfer of Actions and Issues within a County. Actions for Wrongful Death and Survival Actions.
• Rule 213.1 Coordination of Actions in Different Counties.
• Rule 214 Preferences on Trial Lists.
• Rule 215 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 215.1 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 216 Grounds for Continuance.
• Rule 217 Costs on Continuance.
• Rule 218 Party not Ready When Case is Called for Trial.
• Rule 219 View of Premises.
• Rule 220 Challenge to the Array.
• Rule 220.1 Preliminary Instructions to Prospective and Selected Jurors.
• Rule 220.2 Sanctions for Violation of Rule 220.1.
• Rule 220.3 Voir Dire of Jurors.
• Rule 221 Peremptory Challenges.
• Rule 222 Attorneys as Witnesses.
• Rule 223 Conduct of the Trial. Generally.
• Rule 223.1 Conduct of the Trial. Trial by Jury.
• Rule 223.2 Conduct of the Jury Trial. Juror Note Taking.
• Rule 223.3 Conduct of the Trial. Actions for Bodily Injury or Death. Jury Instructions on Noneconomic Loss.
• Rule 224 Regulation of Order of Proof.
• Rule 225 Summing Up.
• Rule 226 Points for Charge. Motion for Directed Verdict.
• Rule 227 Exceptions.
• Rule 227.1 Post-Trial Relief.
• Rule 227.2 Court en Banc.
• Rule 227.3 Transcript of Testimony.
• Rule 227.4 Entry of Judgment Upon Praecipe of a Party.
• Rule 228 Testimony as to Misconduct of a Juror.
• Rule 229 Discontinuance.
• Rule 229.1 Settlement Funds. Failure to Deliver Sanctions.
• Rule 229.2 Petition to Transfer Structured Settlement Payment Rights.
• Rule 230 Voluntary Nonsuit.
• Rule 230.1 Compulsory Nonsuit at Trial.
• Rule 230.2 Termination of Inactive Cases.
• Rule 231 Second Action.
• Rule 232 Counterclaim. Termination of Plaintiff’s Action.
• Rule 233 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 233.1 Frivolous Litigation. Pro Se Plaintiff. Motion to Dismiss.
• Rule 234 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 234.1 Subpoena to Attend and Testify.
• Rule 234.2 Subpoena. Issuance. Service. Compliance. Fees. Prisoners.
• Rule 234.3 Notice to Attend. Notice to Produce.
• Rule 234.4 Subpoena. Notice to Attend. Notice to Produce. Relief from Compliance. Motion to Quash.
• Rule 234.5 Failure to Comply with Subpoena. Notice to Attend or Notice to Produce.
• Rule 234.6 Form of Subpoena.
• Rule 234.7 Form of Notice to Attend.
• Rule 234.8 Form of Notice to Produce.
• Rule 234.9 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Subpoena by Mail.
• Rule 235 Notice to Attorney General. Constitutionality of Statute. Charitable Bequest or Trust.
• Rule 236 Notice by Prothonotary of Entry of Order or Judgment.
• Rule 237 Notice of Praecipe for Final Judgment.
• Rule 237.1 Notice of Praecipe for Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Complaint or by Default for Failure to Plead.
• Rule 237.2 Agreement to Extend Time to Plead Following Notice of Intention to Enter Judgment. Judgment of Non Pros or by Default.
• Rule 237.3 Relief from Judgment of Non Pros or by Default.
• Rule 237.4 Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment of Non Pros.
• Rule 237.5 Form of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default.
• Rule 237.6 Form of Agreement to Extend Time.
• Rule 238 Damages for Delay in an Action for Bodily Injury, Death or Property Damage.
• Rule 239 Local Rules.
• Rule 239.1 Pleadings and Legal Papers. Local Rules 205.2(a) and 205.2(b).
• Rule 239.2 Petitions. Rule to Show Cause. Local Rules 206.1(a) and 206.4(c).
• Rule 239.3 Motions. Local Rules 208.2(c), 208.2(d), 208.2(e), 208.3(a) and 208.3(b).
• Rule 239.4 Briefs. Local Rule 210.
• Rule 239.5 Preliminary Objections. Local Rule 1028(c).
• Rule 239.6 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Local Rule 1034(a).
• Rule 239.7 Motion for Summary Judgment. Local Rule 1035.2(a).
• Rule 239.8 Local Rules. Promulgation. Publication. Effective Date.
• Rule 239.9 Electronic Filing. Local Rule 205.4.
• Rule 240 In Forma Pauperis.
• Rule 242 Citation of Authorities.
• Rule 247 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 247.1 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 248 Modification of Time.
• Rule 249 Authority of Individual Judge.
• Rule 250 Scope of Chapter.

Chapter 400. Service of Original Process

• Rule 400 Person to Make Service.
• Rule 400.1 Provisions for All Courts of the First Judicial District.
• Rule 401 Time for Service. Reissuance, Reinstatement, and Substitution of Original Process.
• Rule 402 Manner of Service. Acceptance of Service.
• Rule 403 Service by Mail.
• Rule 404 Service Outside the Commonwealth.
• Rule 405 Return of Service.
• Rule 410 Real Property Actions.
• Rule 411 Actions for Support.
• Rule 412 Actions for Custody, Partial Custody and Visitation. Actions for Divorce or Annulment of Marriage.
• Rule 420 Minors.
• Rule 421 Incapacitated Persons.
• Rule 422 The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions.
• Rule 423 Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations.
• Rule 424 Corporations and Similar Entities.
• Rule 425 Additional Defendants.
• Rule 430 Service Pursuant to Special Order of Court. Publication.
• Rule 440 Service of Legal Papers other than Original Process.
• Rule 441 Service on Minors or Incapacitated Persons.
• Rule 449 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes. Repealed

Chapter 1000. Actions

• Rule 1001 Definition. Scope.
• Rule 1002 Authority of Attorney.
• Rule 1003 Waiver of Rules. Extension of Time.
• Rule 1006 Venue. Change of Venue.
• Rule 1007 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1007.1 Jury Trial. Demand. Waiver.
• Rule 1008 [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1009 Service. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1010 Reissuance, Reinstatement and Substitution of Writ or Complaint. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1011 Acceptance of Service. Rescinded
• Rule 1012 Entry of Appearance. Withdrawal of Appearance. Notice.
• Rule 1012.1 Admission Pro Hac Vice. Motion. Content.
• Rule 1013 Sheriff’s Return. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1017 Pleadings Allowed.
• Rule 1018 Caption.
• Rule 1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form.
• Rule 1019 Contents of Pleadings. General and Specific Averments.
• Rule 1020 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading. Failure to Join. Bar.
• Rule 1021 Claim for Relief. Determination of Amount in Controversy.
• Rule 1022 Paragraphing.
• Rule 1023 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1023.1 Scope. Signing of Documents. Representations to the Court. Violation.
• Rule 1023.2 Motion for Sanctions.
• Rule 1023.3 Sanctions upon Rule to Show Cause.
• Rule 1023.4 Sanctions.
• Rule 1024 Verification.
• Rule 1025 Endorsement.
• Rule 1026 Time for Filing. Notice to Plead.
• Rule 1027 Service of Copies. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1028 Preliminary Objections.
• Rule 1029 Denials. Effect of Failure to Deny.
• Rule 1030 New Matter.
• Rule 1031 Counterclaim.
• Rule 1031.1 Cross-claim.
• Rule 1032 Waiver of Defenses. Exceptions. Suggestion of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction or Failure to Join Indispensable Party.
• Rule 1033 Amendment.
• Rule 1034 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.
• Rule 1035 Motion for Summary Judgment. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1035.1 Motion for Summary Judgment. Definition.
• Rule 1035.2 Motion.
• Rule 1035.3 Response. Judgment for Failure to Respond.
• Rule 1035.4 Affidavits.
• Rule 1035.5 Procedure When Judgment Is Denied or Is Not Rendered Upon the Whole Case.
• Rule 1036 Dismissal Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement.
• Rule 1036.1 Reinstatement of Claim Dismissed Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement.
• Rule 1037 Judgment Upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages.
• Rule 1038 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1038.1 Case Submitted on Stipulated Facts.
• Rule 1038.2 Abolition of Case Stated.
• Rule 1038.3 Equitable Relief. Advisory Verdict by Jury.
• Rule 1039 Entry of Judgment Upon Praecipe of a Party. [Rescinded] Rescinded
• Rule 1040 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
• Rule 1041 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1041.1 Asbestos Litigation. Special Provisions.
• Rule 1041.2 Civil Action. Alternative Procedure.
• Rule 1042 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1042.1 Professional Liability Actions. Scope. Definition.
• Rule 1042.2 Complaint.
• Rule 1042.3 Certificate of Merit.
• Rule 1042.4 Responsive Pleading.
• Rule 1042.5 Discovery.
• Rule 1042.6 Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certificate of Merit. Motion to Determine Necessity to File Certificate Form of Notice.
• Rule 1042.7 Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certification.
• Rule 1042.8 Motion to Strike. Defect of Certificate of Merit.
• Rule 1042.9 Sanctions.
• Rule 1042.10 Certificate of Merit. Form.
• Rule 1042.11 Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Notice.
• Rule 1042.12 Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Praecipe.
• Rule 1042.26 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Expert Reports.
• Rule 1042.27 Requests for Production of Expert Reports. Responses. General Provisions.
• Rule 1042.28 Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
• Rule 1042.29 Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
• Rule 1042.30 Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response.
• Rule 1042.32 Additional and Supplemental Reports.
• Rule 1042.36 Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff. Form.
• Rule 1042.37 Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant.
• Rule 1042.38 Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant. Form.
• Rule 1042.41 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Scheduling Order.
• Rule 1042.71 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Damages. Findings.
• Rule 1042.72 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1043 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1044 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1045 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1046 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1047 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1048 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1051 Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1052 Venue.
• Rule 1053 Service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1054 Specific Averments. Abstract of Title.
• Rule 1055 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
• Rule 1056 Counterclaim. Conditional Verdict.
• Rule 1057 Judgment. Execution.
• Rule 1058 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1061 Conformity to Civil Action. Scope.
• Rule 1062 Venue.
• Rule 1063 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1064 Service.
• Rule 1065 Specific Averments.
• Rule 1065.1 Notice. Claim for Adverse Possession.
• Rule 1066 Form of Judgment or Order.
• Rule 1067 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1068 Acts of Assembly.
• Rule 1071 Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1072 Venue.
• Rule 1073 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1073.1 Complaint. Specific Averments. Verification.
• Rule 1074 Service of the Complaint. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1075 Seizure of Property Before Judgment.
• Rule 1075.1 Writ of Seizure Upon Notice and Hearing.
• Rule 1075.2 Ex Parte Issuance of Writ of Seizure.
• Rule 1075.3 Writ of Seizure. Bond.
• Rule 1075.4 Service of the Writ of Seizure.
• Rule 1075.5 Duration of Validity of Writ of Seizure.
• Rule 1076 Counterbond.
• Rule 1077 Disposition of Seized Property. Sheriff’s Return.
• Rule 1078 Exemption of Property. Preliminary Objection.
• Rule 1079 Impounding Property.
• Rule 1079.1 Special Equitable Relief.
• Rule 1080 Objections to Bond.
• Rule 1081 Concealment of Property. Examination of Defendant.
• Rule 1082 Counterclaim. Lien. Conditional Verdict.
• Rule 1083 Judgment in Rem for Property When Defendant is Not Served and Does Not Appear.
• Rule 1084 Judgment Before Trial When Defendant is Served or Appears.
• Rule 1085 Judgment After Trial.
• Rule 1086 Judgment. Enforcement.
• Rule 1087 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1088 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 1091 Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1092 Venue.
• Rule 1093 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1094 Parties Defendant.
• Rule 1095 The Complaint.
• Rule 1096 Counterclaim.
• Rule 1097 Service [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1098 Peremptory Judgment.
• Rule 1099 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1100 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
• Rule 1111 Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1112 Venue.
• Rule 1113 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1114 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1121 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1122 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1123 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1124 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1125 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1126 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1127 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1128 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1129 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1130 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1131 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1132 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1133 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1134 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1135 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1136 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1137 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1141 Definition. Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1142 Venue.
• Rule 1143 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1144 Parties. Release of Liability.
• Rule 1145 Service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1146 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
• Rule 1147 The Complaint.
• Rule 1148 Counterclaim.
• Rule 1149 Judgment. Execution.
• Rule 1150 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1161 Enforcement of Personal Liability. Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1162 Enforcement in Rem. Conformity to Mortgage Foreclosure.
• Rule 1163 Other Remedies.
• Rule 1164 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 1251 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1252 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1253 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1254 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1255 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1256 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1257 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1258 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1259 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1260 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1261 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1262 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1263 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1264 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1265 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1266 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1267 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1268 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1269 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1270 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1271 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1272 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1273 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1274 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1275 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1276 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1277 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1278 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1279 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1285 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1286 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1287 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1288 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1289 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1290 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1291 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1292 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 1300. Arbitration

• Rule 1301 Scope.
• Rule 1302 List of Arbitrators. Appointment to Board. Oath.
• Rule 1303 Hearing. Notice.
• Rule 1304 Conduct of Hearing. Generally.
• Rule 1305 Conduct of Hearing. Evidence.
• Rule 1306 Award.
• Rule 1307 Award. Docketing. Notice. Judgment. Molding the Award.
• Rule 1308 Appeal. Arbitrators’ Compensation. Notice.
• Rule 1309 Parties to Appeal.
• Rule 1310 Discontinuance.
• Rule 1311 Procedure on Appeal.
• Rule 1311.1 Procedure on Appeal. Admission of Documentary Evidence.
• Rule 1312 Form of Oath. Award and Notice of Entry of Award.
• Rule 1313 Form of Notice of Appeal.
• Rule 1314 Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes. Repealed
• Rule 1326 Definitions. Scope.
• Rule 1327 Confirming Arbitration Award.
• Rule 1328 Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as an Original Proceeding.
• Rule 1329 Civil Action to Compel Arbitration. Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award as Ancillary to a Civil Action.
• Rule 1330 Notice Required by Rule 1329(d)(1).
• Rule 1331 Notice Required by Rules 1328(b) and 1329(e)(2). Form.

Chapter 1350. Forms

• Rule 1351 Form of Writ of Summons.
• Rule 1352 Form of Writ of Summons in Action of Ejectment.
• Rule 1353 Notice of Hearing for Seizure of Property.
• Rule 1354 Form of Writ of Seizure.
• Rule 1355 Abrogated, Effective October 5, 1971. Abrogated
• Rule 1356 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1357 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1361 Form of Notice to Plead.

Chapter 1400. Acts of Assembly

• Rule 1401 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1402 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1403 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1404 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1405 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1406 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1407 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1408 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1409 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1410 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1411 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1412 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1451 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1452 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1453 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1454 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1455 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1456 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1457 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1458 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1459 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1460 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1461 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1461.1 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1462 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 1480. Abolition of Special Actions

• Rule 1480 Domestic Attachment. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1481 Civil Arrest Before Judgment. [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 1500. Equitable Relief

• Rule 1501 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1502 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1503 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1504 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1505 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1506 Stockholder’s Derivative Action.
• Rule 1507 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1508 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1509 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1510 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1511 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1512 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1513 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1514 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1515 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1516 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1517 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1518 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1519 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1520 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1521 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1522 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1523 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1524 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1525 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1526 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1527 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1528 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1529 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1530 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1531 Special Relief. Injunctions.
• Rule 1532 Special Relief. Perpetuation of Testimony.
• Rule 1533 Special Relief. Receivers.
• Rule 1534 Accounting by Fiduciaries.
• Rule 1535 Objections to Security.
• Rule 1536 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1549 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 1550 Acts of Assembly Suspended.
• Rule 1551 Form of Action.
• Rule 1552 Venue.
• Rule 1553 Parties.
• Rule 1554 Specific Averments.
• Rule 1555 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action.
• Rule 1556 Counterclaim.
• Rule 1557 Order Directing Partition. Post-Trial Relief.
• Rule 1558 Preliminary Conference. Appointment of Hearing Officer.
• Rule 1559 Hearing Officer. Hearing.
• Rule 1560 Property Capable of Division Without Prejudice.
• Rule 1561 Property Capable of Proportionate Division. Award.
• Rule 1562 Property Not Capable of Proportionate Division. Award.
• Rule 1563 Property Not Capable of Division Without Prejudice. Sale. Objections.
• Rule 1564 Life Estates.
• Rule 1565 Retention of Undivided Interests. Election. Parties Not Appearing.
• Rule 1566 Preliminary Determination. Notice to Accept or Reject. Private Sale Confined to Parties.
• Rule 1567 Private Sale Confined to Parties. Conduct. Confirmation.
• Rule 1568 Public Sale.
• Rule 1569 Hearing Officer’s Report. Exceptions.
• Rule 1570 Decision and Order.
• Rule 1571 Trustees to Satisfy Liens and Charges.
• Rule 1572 Sale Not Confined to Parties.
• Rule 1573 Return of Sale and Schedule of Distribution.
• Rule 1574 Costs and Counsel Fees.
• Rule 1576 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1577 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1580 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1581 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1590 Partition of Real Property. Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 1591 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 1600. Action for Declaratory Judgments

• Rule 1601 Action for Declaratory Relief Alone. Jury Trial. Waiver.
• Rule 1602 Declaratory Judgment as Ancillary Relief.
• Rule 1603 Effective Date. Pending Action.
• Rule 1604 Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes. Repealed

Chapter 1650. Actions in Mechanics’ Liens

• Rule 1651 Definitions. Conformity Civil Action.
• Rule 1652 Venue.
• Rule 1653 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1654 Defendant.
• Rule 1655 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1656 The Complaint.
• Rule 1657 Joinder of Causes of Action Prohibited.
• Rule 1658 Set-Off. Counterclaim.
• Rule 1659 Compelling Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1660 Judgment. Execution.
• Rule 1661 Trial Without Jury.

Chapter 1700. Class Actions

• Rule 1701 Definitions. Conformity.
• Rule 1702 Prerequisites to a Class Action.
• Rule 1703 Commencement of Action. Assignment to a Judge.
• Rule 1704 Form of the Complaint.
• Rule 1705 Preliminary Objections.
• Rule 1706 Form of the Answer.
• Rule 1706.1 Joinder of Additional Defendants. Cross-Claims.
• Rule 1707 Motion for Certification of Class Action. Time for Filing. Hearing.
• Rule 1708 Criteria for Certification. Determination of Class Action as Fair and Efficient Method of Adjudication.
• Rule 1709 Criteria for Certification. Determination of Fair and Adequate Representation.
• Rule 1710 Order Certifying or Refusing to Certify a Class Action. Revocation. Amendment. Findings and Conclusions.
• Rule 1711 The Plaintiff Class. Exclusion. Inclusion.
• Rule 1712 Order. Notice of Action.
• Rule 1713 Conduct of Actions.
• Rule 1714 Compromise. Settlement. Discontinuance.
• Rule 1715 Judgment.
• Rule 1716 Residual Funds.
• Rule 1717 Counsel Fees.

Chapter 1800. [Rescinded]

• Rule 1801 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1802 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1803 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1804 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 1900. Actions Pursuant to the Protection From Abuse Act

• Rule 1901 Definitions.
• Rule 1901.1 Venue.
• Rule 1901.2 Scheduling.
• Rule 1901.3 Commencement of action.
• Rule 1901.4 Service and Registration of order.
• Rule 1901.5 Enforcement.
• Rule 1901.6 Responsive Pleading Not Required.
• Rule 1901.7 Decision. Post-trial Relief.
• Rule 1901.8 Modification or Discontinuance.
• Rule 1905 Forms for Use in PFA Actions. Notice and Hearing. Petition. Temporary Protection Order. Final Protection Order.

Chapter 1910. Actions for Support

• Rule 1910.1 Scope. Definitions.
• Rule 1910.2 Venue. Transfer of Action.
• Rule 1910.2-1 Procedures Pursuant to the Intrastate Family Support Act.
• Rule 1910.3 Parties. Obligor. Obligee.
• Rule 1910.4 Domestic Relations Section. Commencement of Action. No Filing Fees. Authorized Fees.
• Rule 1910.5 Complaint. Order of Court.
• Rule 1910.6 Notification.
• Rule 1910.7 Pleading by Defendant Not Required. Question of Jurisdiction or Venue or Statute of Limitations in Paternity.
• Rule 1910.8 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.9 Discovery.
• Rule 1910.10 Alternative Hearing Procedures.
• Rule 1910.11 Office Conference. Subsequent Proceedings. Order.
• Rule 1910.12 Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order.
• Rule 1910.13 {Rescinded}. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.13-1 Failure or Refusal to Appear Pursuant to Order of Court. Bench Warrant.
• Rule 1910.13-2 Form of Request for Bench Warrant and Supporting Affidavit. Form of Bench Warrant.
• Rule 1910.14 Defendant Leaving Jurisdiction. Security.
• Rule 1910.15 Paternity.
• Rule 1910.16 {Rescinded}. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.16-1 Support Obligation. Support Guidelines.
• Rule 1910.16-2 Support Guidelines. Calculation of Monthly Net Income.
• Rule 1910.16-3 Support Guidelines. Basic Child Support Schedule.
• Rule 1910.16-4 Support Guidelines. Calculation of Support Obligation. Formula.
• Rule 1910.16-5 Support Guidelines. Deviation.
• Rule 1910.16-6 Support Guidelines. Basic Support Obligation Adjustments. Additional Expenses Allocation.
• Rule 1910.16-7 Support Guidelines. Multiple Family Child Support Obligations.
• Rule 1910.17 Support Order. Effective Date. Change of Circumstances. Copies of Order. Priority of Distribution of Payments.
• Rule 1910.18 Support Order. Subsequent Proceedings. Modification of Spousal Support or Alimony Pendente Lite Orders Entered Before January 1, 2019.
• Rule 1910.19 Support. Modification. Termination. Guidelines as Substantial Change in Circumstances. Overpayments.
• Rule 1910.20 Support Order. Enforcement. General.
• Rule 1910.21 Support Order. Enforcement. Withholding of Income.
• Rule 1910.21-1 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-2 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-3 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-4 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-5 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-6 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.21-7 Renumbered. Renumbered
• Rule 1910.22 Support Order. Enforcement. Liens Against Real Property.
• Rule 1910.23 Support Order. Enforcement. Attachment of Assets Held by Financial Institutions.
• Rule 1910.23-1 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.23-2 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.24 Support Order. Enforcement. Judgment for Arrearages. Petition to Correct Judgment. Execution.
• Rule 1910.25 Enforcement. Support Order. Civil Contempt. Petition. Service. No Answer Required.
• Rule 1910.25-1 Civil Contempt. Hearing by Court. Conference by Officer.
• Rule 1910.25-2 Civil Contempt. Office Conference. Agreement. Alternative Procedures Upon Failure to Agree.
• Rule 1910.25-3 Civil Contempt. Conference Summary. Order. Hearing De Novo.
• Rule 1910.25-4 Civil Contempt. Alternative Procedure. Record Hearing. Report. Exceptions. Order.
• Rule 1910.25-5 Civil Contempt. Contempt Order. Incarceration.
• Rule 1910.25-6 Civil Contempt. No Post Trial Relief.
• Rule 1910.25-7 Indirect Criminal Contempt. Incarceration.
• Rule 1910.26 Support Order. Enforcement. Stay of Proceedings. Special Relief.
• Rule 1910.27 Form of Complaint. Order. Income Statements and Expense Statements. Health Insurance Coverage Information Form. Form of Support Order. Form Petition for Modification. Petition for Recovery of Support Overpayment.
• Rule 1910.28 Order for Earnings and Health Insurance Information. Form of Earnings Report. Form of Health Insurance Coverage Information.
• Rule 1910.29 Evidence in Support Matters.
• Rule 1910.30 {Rescinded}. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.31 {Rescinded}. Rescinded
• Rule 1910.49 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 1910.50 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.

Chapter 1915. Actions for Custody of Minor Children

• Rule 1915.1 Scope. Definitions.
• Rule 1915.2 Venue.
• Rule 1915.3 Commencement of Action. Complaint. Order.
• Rule 1915.3-1 Withdrawal of Pleading. Discontinuance of Action.
• Rule 1915.3-2 Criminal Record or Abuse History.
• Rule 1915.3-3 Report of Child Abuse and Protective Services.
• Rule 1915.3-4 Form For Report of Child Abuse and Protective Services.
• Rule 1915.4 Prompt Disposition of Custody Cases.
• Rule 1915.4-1 Alternative Hearing Procedures for Partial Custody Actions.
• Rule 1915.4-2 Partial Custody. Office Conference. Hearing. Record. Exceptions. Order.
• Rule 1915.4-3 Non-Record Proceedings. Trials.
• Rule 1915.4-4 Pre-Trial Procedures.
• Rule 1915.5 Question of Jurisdiction, Venue, or Standing. Counterclaim. Discovery. No Responsive Pleading by Defendant Required.
• Rule 1915.6 Joinder of Parties.
• Rule 1915.7 Consent Order.
• Rule 1915.8 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons.
• Rule 1915.9 No Default Judgment.
• Rule 1915.10 Decision. Order.
• Rule 1915.11 Appointing Child’s Attorney. Child Interview. Child Attending Proceedings.
• Rule 1915.11-1 Parenting Coordination.
• Rule 1915.11-2 Guardian Ad Litem.
• Rule 1915.11-3 Certification of Parenting Coordination Program.
• Rule 1915.12 Civil Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order. Petition. Form of Petition. Service. Order.
• Rule 1915.13 Special Relief.
• Rule 1915.14 Disobedience of Order. Arrest. Contempt.
• Rule 1915.15 Form of Complaint. Caption. Order. Petition to Modify a Custody Order.
• Rule 1915.16 Form of Order and Notice. Joinder. Intervention.
• Rule 1915.17 Relocation. Notice and Counter-Affidavit.
• Rule 1915.18 Form of Order Directing Expert Examination and Report.
• Rule 1915.19 Form of Order Appointing Counsel for the Child.
• Rule 1915.21 Form of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem.
• Rule 1915.22 Form of Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator.
• Rule 1915.23 Form of the Summary and Recommendation of the Parenting Coordinator.
• Rule 1915.24 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 1915.25 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.

Chapter 1920. Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage

• Rule 1920.1 Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 1920.2 Venue.
• Rule 1920.3 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1920.4 Service.
• Rule 1920.5 Warrant of Attorney.
• Rule 1920.6 Multiple Actions. Priority. Stay.
• Rule 1920.11 Pleadings Allowed.
• Rule 1920.12 Complaint.
• Rule 1920.13 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading.
• Rule 1920.14 Answer. Denial. Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
• Rule 1920.15 Counterclaim. Subsequent Petition.
• Rule 1920.16 Severance of Actions and Claims.
• Rule 1920.17 Withdrawing Complaint and Discontinuing Divorce Action. Withdrawing Ancillary Claims Raised in Pleadings. Notice. Death of a Party.
• Rule 1920.21 Bill of Particulars in Divorce or Annulment. Non Pros.
• Rule 1920.22 Discovery. Rescinded
• Rule 1920.31 Joinder of Related Claims. Ancillary Claims. Alimony. Counsel Fees. Costs and Expenses.
• Rule 1920.32 Joinder of Related Claims. Custody. Hearing by Court.
• Rule 1920.33 Joinder of Related Claims. Equitable Division. Enforcement.
• Rule 1920.34 Joinder of Parties.
• Rule 1920.41 No Default Judgment.
• Rule 1920.42 Obtaining Divorce Decrees under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Affidavits and Counter-Affidavits. Requirements of the Affidavit of Consent. Ancillary Claims. Orders Approving Grounds for Divorce. Notice of Intention to File the Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record.
• Rule 1920.43 Special Relief.
• Rule 1920.44 Party Leaving Jurisdiction. Security.
• Rule 1920.45 Counseling.
• Rule 1920.46 Affidavit of Non-Military Service.
• Rule 1920.51 Hearing by the Court. Appointment of Hearing Officer. Notice of Hearing.
• Rule 1920.52 Hearing by the Court. Decision. No Post-trial Relief. Decree.
• Rule 1920.53 Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report.
• Rule 1920.54 Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Related Claims.
• Rule 1920.55 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1920.55-1 Alternative Hearing Procedures for Matters Referred to a Hearing Officer.
• Rule 1920.55-2 Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Exceptions. Final Decree.
• Rule 1920.55-3 Hearing Officer’s Report. Notice. Hearing De Novo. Final Decree.
• Rule 1920.56 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 1920.61 Testimony Outside the County.
• Rule 1920.62 Proceedings by Indigent Parties.
• Rule 1920.71 Form of Notice.
• Rule 1920.72 Form of Complaint. Affidavits under Section 3301(c) or Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Counter-Affidavits.
• Rule 1920.73 Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Waiver of Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record. Praecipe to Transmit Record.
• Rule 1920.74 Form of Motion for Appointment of Hearing Officer. Order.
• Rule 1920.75 Form of Inventory.
• Rule 1920.76 Form of Divorce Decree.
• Rule 1920.91 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.
• Rule 1920.92 Effective Date. Pending Actions.

Chapter 1930. Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally

• Rule 1930.1 Form of Caption. Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Certification.
• Rule 1930.2 No Post-trial Practice. Motions for Reconsideration.
• Rule 1930.3 Testimony by Electronic Means.
• Rule 1930.4 Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters.
• Rule 1930.5 Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters.
• Rule 1930.6 Paternity Actions. Scope. Venue. Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1930.7 Status Conference.
• Rule 1930.8 Self-Represented Party.
• Rule 1930.9 Family Court Forms.
• Rule 1930.11 Signature.
• Rule 1931 Family Court Rules.

Chapter 1940. Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions

• Rule 1940.1 Applicability of Rules to Mediation.
• Rule 1940.2 Definitions.
• Rule 1940.3 Order for Orientation Session and Mediation. Selection of Mediator.
• Rule 1940.4 Minimum Qualifications of the Mediator.
• Rule 1940.5 Duties of the Mediator. Role of the Mediator.
• Rule 1940.6 Termination of Mediation.
• Rule 1940.7 Mediator Compensation.
• Rule 1940.8 Sanctions.
• Rule 1940.9 Effective Date.

Chapter 1950. Actions Pursuant to the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act

• Rule 1951 Definitions.
• Rule 1952 Venue.
• Rule 1953 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 1954 Service of Original Process. Registration of Order. Service of Petition and Order. Fees.
• Rule 1955 Enforcement.
• Rule 1956 No Responsive Pleading Required.
• Rule 1957 Decision. Post-Trial Relief.
• Rule 1958 Discontinuance or Modification.
• Rule 1959 Forms for Use in Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Actions. Notice and Hearing. Petition. Temporary Protection Order. Final Protection Order.

Chapter 1960. Family Law Arbitration

• Rule 1960 Applicability of Rules to Arbitration.
• Rule 1961 Petition for Judicial Relief—Forum.
• Rule 1962 Petition for Judicial Relief—Compulsion.
• Rule 1963 Petition for Judicial Relief: Prior to Arbitration Award.
• Rule 1964 Petition for Judicial Relief: Arbitration Award.
• Rule 1965 Petition for Judicial Relief: Post-Confirmation.

Chapter 2000. Actions by Real Parties in Interest

• Rule 2001 Definitions.
• Rule 2002 Prosecution of Actions by Real Parties in Interest. Exceptions.
• Rule 2003 Defenses, Counterclaims and Setoffs.
• Rule 2004 Transfer of Interest in Pending Action.
• Rule 2005 Unknown Defendant. Doe Designation.
• Rule 2024 Effective Date. Pending Actions.
• Rule 2025 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2020. Minors as Parties

• Rule 2026 Definitions.
• Rule 2027 Guardian to Represent Minor.
• Rule 2028 Actions By and Against Minors. Averments in Plaintiff’s Pleading.
• Rule 2029 Service Upon Minors. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2030 Setoffs and Counterclaims.
• Rule 2031 Selection and Appointment of Guardians.
• Rule 2032 Affidavit as to Age.
• Rule 2033 Removal of Guardian.
• Rule 2034 Procedure When Minority of a Party is Ascertained.
• Rule 2035 Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trials.
• Rule 2036 Affidavits by Minors.
• Rule 2037 Minor Becoming of Age During Pendency of Action.
• Rule 2038 Judgments and Costs.
• Rule 2039 Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.
• Rule 2049 Effective Date. Pending Actions.
• Rule 2050 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2050. Incapacitated Persons as Parties

• Rule 2051 Definitions.
• Rule 2052 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2053 Guardian to Represent Incapacitated Person.
• Rule 2054 Actions By and Against Incapacitated Persons. Averments in Plaintiff’s Pleadings.
• Rule 2055 Service on Incompetents. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2056 Procedure When Incapacity of a Party is Ascertained.
• Rule 2057 Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trial.
• Rule 2058 Setoffs and Counterclaims.
• Rule 2059 Form of Application for a Guardian Ad Litem.
• Rule 2060 Removal of Guardian Ad Litem and Appointment of Substitute.
• Rule 2061 Affidavits.
• Rule 2062 Incapacitated Person Judicially Determined to Have Capacity During Pendency of Action.
• Rule 2063 Judgment and Costs.
• Rule 2064 Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.
• Rule 2074 Effective Date. Pending Actions.
• Rule 2075 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2070. Individual Defendants Who Are Non-Residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts

• Rule 2076 Definition. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2077 Application of Rules. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2078 Venue. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2079 Service of Process. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2080 Proof of Service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2081 Time to Plead. Extensions. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2082 Entry of Judgment. Rescinded
• Rule 2098 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2099 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2100 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2100. The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties

• Rule 2101 Definition.
• Rule 2102 Style of Action.
• Rule 2103 Venue.
• Rule 2104 Service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2123 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 2124 Effective Date. Pending Actions.
• Rule 2125 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.

Chapter 2120. Partnerships as Parties

• Rule 2126 Definitions.
• Rule 2127 Actions by Partnerships and Liquidators.
• Rule 2128 Actions Against Partnerships and Liquidators.
• Rule 2129 Actions between partnerships and partners.
• Rule 2130 Venue in an Action Against a Partnership.
• Rule 2131 Service of process. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2131.1 Proof of service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2131.2 Time to plead. Extensions. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2132 Effect of judgments.
• Rule 2133 Indexing of judgments.
• Rule 2134 Subsequent actions against partners not named in prior action.
• Rule 2135 Fictitious name act saved.
• Rule 2148 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2149 Effective date; pending actions. Rescinded
• Rule 2150 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2150. Unincorporated Associations as Parties

• Rule 2151 Definitions.
• Rule 2152 Actions by associations.
• Rule 2153 Actions against associations.
• Rule 2154 Actions between associations and members.
• Rule 2155 Liability for costs.
• Rule 2156 Venue in an Action Against an Unincorporated Association.
• Rule 2157 Service of process. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2157.1 Proof of service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2157.2 Time to plead. Extensions. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2158 Effect of judgment against association.
• Rule 2159 Fictitious name act saved.
• Rule 2173 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2174 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2175 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2170. Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties

• Rule 2176 Definitions.
• Rule 2177 Actions by and against a corporation or similar entity.
• Rule 2178 Actions between a corporation or similar entity and members thereof.
• Rule 2179 Venue in an Action Against a Corporation or Similar Entity.
• Rule 2180 Service of process. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2181 Proof of service. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2182 Time to plead. Extensions. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2198 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2199 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2200 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2200. Actions for Wrongful Death

• Rule 2201 Definitions.
• Rule 2202 Parties entitled to bring action for wrongful death.
• Rule 2203 Procedure to remove plaintiff.
• Rule 2204 Averments in plaintiff’s pleading.
• Rule 2205 Notice to persons entitled to damages.
• Rule 2206 Settlement, compromise, discontinuance and judgment.
• Rule 2207 Actions arising under foreign law.
• Rule 2224 Effective date; pending actions.
• Rule 2225 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2220. Joinder of Parties

• Rule 2226 Definitions.
• Rule 2227 Compulsory joinder.
• Rule 2228 Joinder of related plaintiffs.
• Rule 2229 Permissive joinder.
• Rule 2230 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2231 Effect of joinder; practice in general.
• Rule 2232 Defective joinder; change of parties.
• Rule 2248 Acts of Assembly not suspended.
• Rule 2249 Effective date; pending actions.
• Rule 2250 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2250. Joinder of Additional Defendants

• Rule 2251 Definitions.
• Rule 2252 Right to Join Additional Defendants.
• Rule 2253 Time for Filing Praecipe or Complaint.
• Rule 2254 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2255 Procedure.
• Rule 2256 Counterclaims.
• Rule 2257 Verdict, Specific Findings and Judgment.
• Rule 2274 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2275 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2300. Interpleader by Defendants

• Rule 2301 Definitions.
• Rule 2302 Commencement of Proceedings.
• Rule 2303 Allegations Required in Petition. Stay of Proceedings.
• Rule 2304 Order of Court.
• Rule 2305 Service on and Answer of Plaintiff.
• Rule 2306 Action of Court on Petition.
• Rule 2307 Order for Payment, Delivery or Sale of Property. Effect of Compliance Therewith.
• Rule 2308 Service of Process on Interpleaded Claimants.
• Rule 2309 Claimant’s statement of claim. Service thereof.
• Rule 2310 Answers by Defendant, Plaintiff and other Claimants.
• Rule 2311 Failure to Answer or Sufficiently Answer.
• Rule 2312 Questions of Jurisdiction.
• Rule 2313 Pre-trial Conference.
• Rule 2314 Judgment Barring Claim.
• Rule 2315 Order Disposing of Property.
• Rule 2316 Recovery of Property and Execution.
• Rule 2317 Successful Party not Required to Enter into Recognizance or Undertaking.
• Rule 2318 Exclusive Method at Law. Equity Interpleader Preserved. Reserved
• Rule 2319 Trial Without Jury.
• Rule 2324 Effective date; pending actions.
• Rule 2325 [Rescinded]. Rescinded

Chapter 2320. Intervention

• Rule 2326 Definitions.
• Rule 2327 Who may intervene.
• Rule 2328 Petition to intervene.
• Rule 2329 Action of court on petition.
• Rule 2330 Practice.
• Rule 2348 Acts of Assembly not suspended.
• Rule 2349 Effective date; pending actions.
• Rule 2350 Suspension of Acts of Assembly.

Chapter 2350. Substitution of Parties

• Rule 2351 Definitions.
• Rule 2352 Substitution of successor.
• Rule 2353 Service of rule.
• Rule 2354 Status of successor; continuance.
• Rule 2355 Notice of Death of a Party. Substitution of Personal Representative.
• Rule 2373 Acts of Assembly not suspended.
• Rule 2374 Effective date; pending actions.
• Rule 2375 [Rescinded]. Application to Pending Actions. The Order of the Supreme Court adopting Rules 2351-2375 fixed Rescinded

Chapter 2950. Confession of Judgment for Money

• Rule 2950 Definitions.
• Rule 2951 Method of Proceeding.
• Rule 2952 Complaint; Contents.
• Rule 2953 Successive Actions.
• Rule 2954 Judgment in Name of Holder, Assignee or Transferee.
• Rule 2955 Confession of Judgment.
• Rule 2956 Entry of Judgment.
• Rule 2956.1 Execution Upon a Judgment Entered by Confession.
• Rule 2957 Praecipe for Writ of Execution; Amount; Items Claimed; Certification.
• Rule 2958 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2958.1 Notice Served Prior to Execution.
• Rule 2958.2 Notice of Execution Served With Notice of Sale of Real Property.
• Rule 2958.3 Notice of Execution Served With Writ of Execution. Request for Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights.
• Rule 2958.4 Choice of Procedure. Notice Upon Subsequent Executions.
• Rule 2959 Striking Off or Opening Judgment. Pleadings. Procedure.
• Rule 2960 Proceedings Upon Opening of Judgment. Pleadings. Jury Trial. Waiver.
• Rule 2961 Application of Amendments to Pending Actions.
• Rule 2962 Confession of Judgment Where Action Commenced by Complaint. Form.
• Rule 2963 Praecipe for Writ of Execution. Certification. Form.
• Rule 2964 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.1. Form.
• Rule 2965 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.2. Form.
• Rule 2966 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2958.3. Form.
• Rule 2967 Petition to Strike Judgment. Form.

Chapter 2970. Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property

• Rule 2970 Conformity. Scope.
• Rule 2971 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 2972 Successive Actions.
• Rule 2973 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2973.1 Execution.
• Rule 2973.2 Notice Served Prior to Execution.
• Rule 2973.3 Notice Served with Writ of Possession. Prompt Hearing Limited to Issue of Waiver of Due Process Rights.
• Rule 2973.4 Choice of Procedure. Notice Upon Subsequent Executions.
• Rule 2974 Confession of Judgment. Form.
• Rule 2974.1 Praecipe for Writ of Possession.
• Rule 2974.2 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.2. Form.
• Rule 2974.3 Notice of Judgment and Execution Required by Rule 2973.3. Form.
• Rule 2975 Application of Amendments to Pending Actions.
• Rule 2976 Suspension of Acts of Assembly. Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes. Repealed

Chapter 2980. Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment

• Rule 2981 Definitions. Conformity to Civil Action.
• Rule 2982 Venue.
• Rule 2983 Commencement of Action.
• Rule 2984 Complaint.
• Rule 2985 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 2986 Judgment. Conforming the Confessed Judgment.

Chapter 3000. Judgments

• Rule 3001 Definition.
• Rule 3002 Transfer to another county.
• Rule 3003 Execution. Lien. Revival.
• Rule 3010 Acts of Assembly not suspended. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3011 Acts of Assembly suspended. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3020 Definition.
• Rule 3021 Verdict. Order. Judgment. Entry in Judgment Index.
• Rule 3022 Verdict or Order. Lien. Duration.
• Rule 3023 Judgment. Lien. Duration.
• Rule 3025 Commencement of proceedings. Venue.
• Rule 3025.1 Consolidation of Judgments.
• Rule 3026 Parties. Generally.
• Rule 3026.1 Parties. Joint Defendants.
• Rule 3026.2 Parties. Terre-Tenants.
• Rule 3026.3 Revival of Lien of Judgment as to Property of Terre-Tenant.
• Rule 3027 Writ of Revival. Entry. Lien.
• Rule 3028 Service of the Writ.
• Rule 3029 Reissuance and Substitution of Writ.
• Rule 3030 Pleadings. Further Proceedings. Continuance of Lien.
• Rule 3031 Judgment upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages.
• Rule 3031.1 Judgment of Revival. Lien.
• Rule 3032 Praecipe for Writ of Revival. Form.
• Rule 3033 Writ of Revival. Form.
• Rule 3034 Agreement to Revive. Form.
• Rule 3048 Acts of Assembly not Suspended.
• Rule 3049 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3049.1 Abolition of Practice and Procedure Under Repealed Statutes. Repealed
• Rule 3051 Relief from Judgment of Non Pros.
• Rule 3101 Definitions. Garnishee. Scope.
• Rule 3101.1 Property Subject to Execution. Execution Within and After Five Years.
• Rule 3101.2 Obligation Secured by Real and Personal Property. Plaintiff’s Election to Proceed against Both in Accordance with Its Rights against the Real Property.
• Rule 3102 Writ of execution.
• Rule 3103 Commencement; issuance.
• Rule 3104 Writ of Execution. Entry. Lien.
• Rule 3105 Writ; notation of time of receipt.
• Rule 3106 Substitution, reissuance and expiration of writ.
• Rule 3107 Order of levy and attachment.
• Rule 3108 Service of Writ, Notice of Execution.
• Rule 3109 Manual possession; retention of possession.
• Rule 3110 Execution against contents of safe deposit box.
• Rule 3111 Service of the Writ on Garnishee. Effect.
• Rule 3111.1 Exemptions from levy and attachment.
• Rule 3112 Service of the writ upon garnishee; real property of defendant in name of third party.
• Rule 3113 Service upon garnishee; execution against mortgages, judgments or other liens on real property.
• Rule 3114 Sequestration of rents, principal, interest, income, etc.
• Rule 3115 Writs of several plaintiffs; notation of levy.
• Rule 3116 Security for sheriff.
• Rule 3117 Discovery in aid of execution.
• Rule 3118 Supplementary relief in aid of execution.
• Rule 3119 Release of property from levy.
• Rule 3120 Abandonment of levy.
• Rule 3121 Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
• Rule 3122 Venue of stay and other proceedings.
• Rule 3123 Debtor’s exemption.
• Rule 3123.1 Claim for exemption or immunity of property; prompt hearing.
• Rule 3124 Order of sale.
• Rule 3125 Perishable property; sale, preservation, or other disposition.
• Rule 3126 Sale of inventory in course of trade.
• Rule 3127 Right of sheriff to break and enter.
• Rule 3128 Notice of sale; personal property.
• Rule 3129 Notice of sale; real property. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3129.1 Sale of Real Property. Notice. Affidavit.
• Rule 3129.2 Notice of sale; handbills; written notice; publication.
• Rule 3129.3 Postponement of Sale. New Notice. Failure of Plaintiff to Attend Sale.
• Rule 3130 Sale of securities.
• Rule 3131 Sale of real property located in more than one county.
• Rule 3132 Setting aside sale.
• Rule 3133 Lien creditor as purchaser.
• Rule 3134 Transfer of personal property to purchaser.
• Rule 3135 Sheriff’s Deed to Real Property. Correction of Deed.
• Rule 3136 Distribution of proceeds.
• Rule 3137 Priority of distribution as between competing plaintiffs.
• Rule 3138 Sheriff’s expenses and fees; recovery as costs; abandonment of writ for non-payment.
• Rule 3139 Sheriff’s return.
• Rule 3140 Notice by garnishee.
• Rule 3141 Garnishee’s duty to defend; venue of proceedings.
• Rule 3142 Preliminary objections.
• Rule 3143 Dissolution of attachment; release of property; bond.
• Rule 3144 Interrogatories to garnishee.
• Rule 3145 Interrogatories; procedure.
• Rule 3146 Judgment against garnishee upon default or admission in answer to interrogatories.
• Rule 3147 Judgment against garnishee on pleadings or after trial.
• Rule 3148 Content of judgment against garnishee; execution.
• Rule 3149 Objection to security.
• Rule 3159 Acts of Assembly not suspended.
• Rule 3160 Judgment; execution.
• Rule 3161 Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
• Rule 3161.1 Commencement.
• Rule 3162 Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
• Rule 3163 Possession of real property located in more than one county.
• Rule 3164 Sheriff’s return.
• Rule 3165 Reentry by defendant; new writ of possession.
• Rule 3170 Judgment; enforcement.
• Rule 3171 Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
• Rule 3172 Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
• Rule 3173 Sheriff’s return.
• Rule 3180 Judgment. Execution.
• Rule 3181 Conformity to rules governing enforcement of judgments for payment of money.
• Rule 3182 Service of writ; levy.
• Rule 3183 Stay of execution; setting aside execution.
• Rule 3190 Judgment; execution.
• Rule 3191 Acts of Assembly.
• Rule 3201 Scope.
• Rule 3202 Property claim.
• Rule 3203 Notice of claim; request for appraisal; stay of sale.
• Rule 3204 Sheriff’s determination of claimant’s title.
• Rule 3205 Appraisal of property; appraisal fees.
• Rule 3206 Sheriff’s determination in favor of claimant; objections; amount of bond; delivery of property; interpleader.
• Rule 3207 Sheriff’s determination against claimant; objection; amount of bond; delivery of property; interpleader.
• Rule 3208 Bond; more than one execution.
• Rule 3209 Objections to bond.
• Rule 3210 Two or more claimants; issue; possession.
• Rule 3211 Perishable property.
• Rule 3212 Evidence as to value.
• Rule 3213 Judgment.
• Rule 3214 Execution.
• Rule 3215 Effective date; pending actions [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3216 Trial without jury.
• Rule 3231 Acts of Assembly not suspended. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3232 Action of mortgage foreclosure. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3233 Action upon mechanics’ liens, municipal claims, tax claims, and charges on land. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3234 Sheriff’s interpleader proceedings [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3241 Acts of Assembly suspended. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3242 Action of ejectment. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3243 Action of replevin. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3244 Action of mortgage foreclosure. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3245 Action upon mechanic’s liens, municipal claims, tax claims, and charges on land. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3246 Sheriff’s interpleader proceedings [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3249 Attachment rules superseded. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3250 Abolition of civil arrest after judgment. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3251 Praecipe for Writ of Execution. Money Judgments.
• Rule 3252 Writ of execution—money judgments.
• Rule 3253 Interrogatories in attachment.
• Rule 3254 Praecipe for writ of possession.
• Rule 3255 Writ of possession.
• Rule 3256 Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure.
• Rule 3257 Writ of execution; mortgage foreclosure.
• Rule 3258 Property claim.
• Rule 3259 Sheriff’s notice.
• Rule 3260 Objection to sheriff’s determination.
• Rule 3276 Scope.
• Rule 3277 Definitions.
• Rule 3278 Venue. Supplementary Proceeding.
• Rule 3279 Commencement. Petition.
• Rule 3280 Answer.
• Rule 3281 Parties.
• Rule 3282 Petition. Averments. Notice to Defend.
• Rule 3283 Service.
• Rule 3284 Order Upon Default or Admission.
• Rule 3285 Trial.
• Rule 3286 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 3287 Parties.
• Rule 3288 Petition. Averments. Notice to Defend.
• Rule 3289 Service.
• Rule 3290 Order Upon Default or Admission.
• Rule 3291 Trial.
• Rule 3301 Scope. Definitions.
• Rule 3302 Commencement. Notice.
• Rule 3303 Exemption from Attachment. Procedure.
• Rule 3304 Writ for the Attachment of Wages. Issuance. Service.
• Rule 3311 Praecipe for Notice of Intent to Attach Wages. Form.
• Rule 3312 Notice of Intent to Attach Wages. Claim for Exemption from Wage Attachment. Notice of Claim for Exemption of Wages from Attachment. Forms.
• Rule 3313 Writ of Attachment of Wages. Form.

Chapter 4000. Depositions and Discovery

• Rule 4001 Scope. Definitions.
• Rule 4002 Agreement Regarding Discovery or Deposition Procedure.
• Rule 4002.1 Filing Discovery Material.
• Rule 4003 Right to Take Depositions. Notice. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 4003.1 Scope of Discovery Generally. Opinions and Contentions.
• Rule 4003.2 Scope of Discovery. Insurance.
• Rule 4003.3 Scope of Discovery. Trial Preparation Material Generally.
• Rule 4003.4 Scope of Discovery. Trial Preparation Material. Statements.
• Rule 4003.5 Discovery of Expert Testimony. Trial Preparation Material.
• Rule 4003.6 Discovery of Treating Physician.
• Rule 4003.7 Punitive damages.
• Rule 4003.8 Pre-Complaint Discovery.
• Rule 4004 Procedure on Depositions by Written Interrogatories.
• Rule 4005 Written Interrogatories to a Party.
• Rule 4006 Answers to Written Interrogatories by a Party.
• Rule 4007 Discovery. Depositions. Scope of Examination. Notice. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 4007.1 Procedure in Deposition by Oral Examination.
• Rule 4007.2 When Leave of Court Required.
• Rule 4007.3 Sequence and Timing of Discovery.
• Rule 4007.4 Supplementing Responses.
• Rule 4008 Oral Examination. Limitation.
• Rule 4009 Production of Documents and Things and Entry for Inspection and Other Purposes. [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 4009.1 Production of Documents and Things. General Provisions.
• Rule 4009.11 Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things.
• Rule 4009.12 Answer to Request Upon a Party for Production of Documents and Things.
• Rule 4009.21 Subpoena Upon a Person Not a Party for Production of Documents and Things. Prior Notice. Objections.
• Rule 4009.22 Service of Subpoena.
• Rule 4009.23 Certificate of Compliance by a Person Not a Party. Notice of Documents or Things Received.
• Rule 4009.24 Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena. Objection to Subpoena. Forms.
• Rule 4009.25 Certificate Prerequisite to Service of Subpoena. Form.
• Rule 4009.26 Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things. Form.
• Rule 4009.27 Certificate of Compliance. Form.
• Rule 4009.31 Entry Upon Property for Inspection and Other Activities. General Provisions.
• Rule 4009.32 Request for Entry upon Property of a Party.
• Rule 4009.33 Motion for Entry Upon Property of a Person Not a Party.
• Rule 4010 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons.
• Rule 4010.1 Evaluation of Earning Capacity.
• Rule 4011 Limitation of Scope of Discovery.
• Rule 4012 Protective Orders.
• Rule 4013 Stay of Proceedings.
• Rule 4014 Request for Admission.
• Rule 4015 Persons Before Whom Depositions May be Taken.
• Rule 4016 Taking of Depositions. Objections.
• Rule 4017 Transcript of Testimony. Objections.
• Rule 4017.1 Video Depositions.
• Rule 4018 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 4019 Sanctions.
• Rule 4020 Use of Depositions at Trial.
• Rule 4023 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended.
• Rule 4024 Effective Date. Pending Actions.
• Rule 4025 Abolition of Practice and Procedure under Repealed Statutes. Repealed

Chapter I. Preliminary Rules

• Rule 1.1 Short Title and Citation. In preparation
• Rule 1.2 Purpose, Application, and Construction of Rules. In preparation
• Rule 1.3 Definitions. In preparation
• Rule 1.4 Extension of Time Limitations. In preparation
• Rule 1.5 Local Rules. In preparation
• Rule 1.6 Mediation by Agreement, Local Rule, or Court Order. In preparation
• Rule 1.7 Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel. In preparation
• Rule 1.8 Forms. In preparation
• Rule 1.22 Citation of Authorities. In preparation
• Rule 1.40 In Forma Pauperis. In preparation
• Rule 1.99 Confidential Information and Confidential Documents. Clarification. In preparation

Chapter II. Accounts, Objections and Distributions

• Rule 2.1 Form of Account. In preparation
• Rule 2.2 Form; Assets Transferred by the Exercise of a Power of Appointment. In preparation
• Rule 2.3 Form; Separate Accounts for Minors. In preparation
• Rule 2.4 Petition for Adjudication/Statement of Proposed Distribution; Virtual Representation. In preparation
• Rule 2.5 Notice of Account Filing. In preparation
• Rule 2.6 Filing with the Clerk. In preparation
• Rule 2.7 Objections to Accounts or Petitions for Adjudication/Statements of Proposed Distribution. In preparation
• Rule 2.8 Pleadings Allowed After Objections are Filed. In preparation
• Rule 2.9 Confirmation of Accounts; Awards. In preparation
• Rule 2.10 Foreign Heirs and Unknown Distributees. In preparation
• Rule 2.11 Appointment of Official Examiners. In preparation

Chapter III. Petition Practice and Pleading

• Rule 3.1 Petitions Generally. In preparation
• Rule 3.2 Headings; Captions. In preparation
• Rule 3.3 Contents of All Pleadings; General and Specific Averments. In preparation
• Rule 3.4 Form of Petition; Exhibits; Consents; Signing and Verification. In preparation
• Rule 3.5 Mode of Proceeding on Petition. In preparation
• Rule 3.6 Pleadings Allowed After Petition. In preparation
• Rule 3.7 Time for Filing and Service of Responsive Pleadings. In preparation
• Rule 3.8 Headings of Responsive Pleadings. In preparation
• Rule 3.9 Preliminary Objections. In preparation
• Rule 3.10 Denials; Effect of Failure to Deny. In preparation
• Rule 3.11 Answer with New Matter. In preparation
• Rule 3.12 Signing. In preparation
• Rule 3.13 Verification. In preparation
• Rule 3.14 Amendment. In preparation
• Rule 3.15 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action; Alternative Pleadings. In preparation

Chapter IV. Format and Service of Legal Paper by Parties and Court; Electronic Filing

• Rule 4.1 Format of All Legal Paper. In preparation
• Rule 4.2 Citation or Notice to Individuals and Entities. In preparation
• Rule 4.3 Service of Legal Paper Other than Citations or Notices. In preparation
• Rule 4.4 Charities—Notice to the Attorney General. In preparation
• Rule 4.5 Service of Legal Paper by Court and Clerk. In preparation
• Rule 4.6 Notice of the Date of Entry of an Adjudication or Court Order on the Docket. In preparation
• Rule 4.7 Electronic Filing. In preparation

Chapter V. Rules Governing Specific Types of Petitions

• Rule 5.1 Declaratory Judgment. In preparation
• Rule 5.2 Family Exemption. In preparation
• Rule 5.3 Intestate Share to Surviving Spouse from Real Estate. In preparation
• Rule 5.4 Revocation, Vacation or Extension of Time for Filing of Surviving Spouse’s Election. In preparation
• Rule 5.5 Appointment of a Guardian ad litem or a Trustee ad litem. In preparation
• Rule 5.6 Appointment of a Guardian for the Estate or Person of a Minor. In preparation
• Rule 5.7 Appointment of a Trustee. In preparation
• Rule 5.8 Discharge of Fiduciary and Surety. In preparation
• Rule 5.9 Partition. In preparation
• Rule 5.10 Public Sale of Real Property. In preparation
• Rule 5.11 Private Sale of Real Property or Options Therefor. In preparation
• Rule 5.12 Mortgage or Lease of Real Property. In preparation
• Rule 5.13 Inalienable Property. In preparation
• Rule 5.14 Designation of a Successor Custodian. In preparation
• Rule 5.15 Confirmation of Trustee Appointment. In preparation
• Rule 5.50 Settlement of Small Estates by Petition. In preparation

Chapter VI. [Reserved]

• Rule 6.1 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.5 [Repealed]. Repealed
• Rule 6.6 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.7 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.8 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.9 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.10 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.11 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 6.12 [Reserved]. Reserved

Chapter VII. Rules Relating to Pre-Hearing and Hearing Procedure

• Rule 7.1 Depositions, Discovery, Production of Documents, Perpetuation of Testimony, and Subpoenas to Attend and Testify. In preparation
• Rule 7.2 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. In preparation
• Rule 7.3 Motion for Summary Judgment. In preparation
• Rule 7.4 Injunctions. In preparation

Chapter VIII. Reconsideration

• Rule 8.1 Exceptions and Post-Trial Motions. In preparation
• Rule 8.2 Motions for Reconsideration. In preparation

Chapter IX. Auditors and Hearing Officers

• Rule 9.1 Notice of Hearings. In preparation
• Rule 9.2 Filing of Report. In preparation
• Rule 9.3 Form of Auditor’s Report. In preparation
• Rule 9.4 Form of Hearing Officer’s Report. In preparation
• Rule 9.5 Transcript of Testimony. In preparation
• Rule 9.6 Notice of Filing Report. In preparation
• Rule 9.7 Confirmation of Report. In preparation
• Rule 9.8 Security for Expenses and Fees. In preparation

Chapter X. Register of Wills

• Rule 10.1 Forms. In preparation
• Rule 10.2 Petition Practice. In preparation
• Rule 10.3 Hearings. In preparation
• Rule 10.4 Appeals from the Register of Wills. In preparation
• Rule 10.5 Notice to Beneficiaries and Intestate Heirs. In preparation
• Rule 10.6 Status Report by Personal Representative. In preparation
• Rule 10.7 Disclosure of Certain Digital Assets or a Catalog of Electronic Communications of a Decedent. In preparation

Chapter XI. (Reserved)

• Rule 11.1 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 11.2 [Reserved]. Reserved

Chapter XII. [Reserved]

• Rule 12.15 [Reserved]. Reserved

Chapter XIII. (Reserved)

This chapter is reserved or rescinded in the official compilation; it currently contains no operative rules.

Chapter XIV. Guardianships of Incapacitated Persons

• Rule 14.1 [Rescinded]. Rescinded
• Rule 14.2 Petition for Adjudication of Incapacity and Appointment of a Guardian of the Person or Estate of an Incapacitated Person. In preparation
• Rule 14.3 Alternative Proof of Incapacity: Expert Report in Lieu of In-Person or Deposition Testimony of Expert. In preparation
• Rule 14.4 Counsel. In preparation
• Rule 14.5 Waiver or Modification of Bond. In preparation
• Rule 14.6 Determination of Incapacity and the Need for Guardianship; Selection of Guardian; Certification of Certain Guardians. In preparation
• Rule 14.7 Order and Certificate. In preparation
• Rule 14.8 Guardianship Reporting, Monitoring, Review, and Compliance. In preparation
• Rule 14.9 Review Hearing. In preparation
• Rule 14.10 Proceedings Relating to Real Property. In preparation
• Rule 14.11 Transfer of Guardianship of the Person to Another State. In preparation
• Rule 14.12 Transfer of Guardianship of the Estate to Another State. In preparation
• Rule 14.13 Acceptance of a Guardianship Transferred from Another State. In preparation
• Rule 14.14 Forms. In preparation

Chapter XV. Adoptions

• Rule 15.1 Local Adoption Rules. In preparation
• Rule 15.2 Definitions. In preparation
• Rule 15.3 Prerequisites for any Petition to Terminate Parental Rights or Petition to Adopt. In preparation
• Rule 15.4 Notice of Hearing to Terminate Parental Rights; Method and Time. In preparation
• Rule 15.5 Certification Filed with the Clerk Maintaining the Dependency Docket. In preparation
• Rule 15.6 Filing of Termination Petitions when an Agency is Not Involved. In preparation
• Rule 15.7 Voluntary Relinquishment to Agency. In preparation
• Rule 15.8 Voluntary Relinquishment to Adult Intending to Adopt Child. In preparation
• Rule 15.9 Alternative Procedure for Relinquishment by Confirmation of Consent to Adoption. In preparation
• Rule 15.10 Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights. In preparation
• Rule 15.11 Notice of Right to File Statement of Medical, Personal, or Social History Information. In preparation
• Rule 15.12 Court Review and Approval of Contact Agreement. In preparation
• Rule 15.13 Adoption. In preparation
• Rule 15.14 Registration of Foreign Adoption Decree. In preparation
• Rule 15.15 Petition for Adoption of a Foreign Born Child. In preparation
• Rule 15.16 Notice and Service in Subsequent Petitions Regarding Contact Agreements. In preparation
• Rule 15.17 Petition to Modify a Contact Agreement. In preparation
• Rule 15.18 Petition to Enforce a Contact Agreement. In preparation
• Rule 15.19 Petition to Discontinue a Contact Agreement. In preparation
• Rule 15.20 Collection of Documents and Maintenance of Court File. In preparation
• Rule 15.21 Privacy; Withholding the Court File from Inspection. In preparation
• Rule 15.22 Dissemination and Release of Information in the Court File. In preparation

Chapter XVI. Proceedings Pursuant to Section 3206 of the Abortion Control Act

• Rule 16.1 Definitions; Scope. In preparation
• Rule 16.2 Confidentiality. In preparation
• Rule 16.3 Precedence of Proceeding. In preparation
• Rule 16.4 Commencement; Venue; No Filing Fees. In preparation
• Rule 16.5 Application; Contents; Form of Verification; Assistance in Preparation. In preparation
• Rule 16.6 Dockets; Document Maintenance. In preparation
• Rule 16.7 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 16.8 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 16.9 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 16.10 Form; Generally. In preparation
• Rule 16.11 [Reserved]. Reserved
• Rule 16.12 [Reserved]. Reserved