Rule 2103.Venue.
Adopted June 25, 1946 · Not amended since adoption · Last verified June 30, 2026
Full Text of Rule 2103
Plain-English Summary
The rule has two parts. When the Commonwealth brings an action in a court of common pleas, it may sue in any county that a rule of the Supreme Court permits. An action against a political subdivision may be brought only in the county where the subdivision is located, unless the Commonwealth is the plaintiff or an Act of Assembly provides otherwise.
The Official Note marks the edges. Venue in mandamus and quo warranto actions comes from Rules 1092 and 1112. This rule does not alter the practice where a political subdivision lies in more than one county, or in actions for materials furnished for building inter-county bridges. And Rule 2123 preserves Acts of Assembly that regulate the venue of actions brought by Commonwealth department heads and administrative boards and commissions.
According to the Note, the rule was adopted June 25, 1946, effective January 1, 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can the Commonwealth file a common pleas action?
In any county permitted by a rule of the Supreme Court.
Official Note
Official Note: Adopted June 25, 1946, effective January 1, 1947. For the venue of actions in mandamus and quo warranto, see Rules 1092 and 1112. This rule does not alter the practice where the political subdivision is located in more than one county or in actions for materials furnished for construction of inter-county bridges. See Rule 2123, Acts of Assembly not suspended.