Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 21, May 25, 2024
Rule 1303 - Hearing. Notice(a)(1) The procedure for fixing the date, time and place of hearing before a board of arbitrators shall be prescribed by local rule, provided that not less than thirty days' notice in writing shall be given to the parties or their attorneys of record.(2) The local rule may provide that the written notice required by subdivision (a)(1) include the following statement: "This matter will be heard by a board of arbitrators at the time, date and place specified but, if one or more of the parties is not present at the hearing, the matter may be heard at the same time and date before a judge of the court without the absent party or parties. There is no right to a trial de novo on appeal from a decision entered by a judge."
(b) When the board is convened for hearing, if one or more parties is not ready the case shall proceed and the arbitrators shall make an award unless the court (1) orders a continuance, or(2) hears the matter if the notice of hearing contains the statement required by subdivision (a)(2) and all parties present consent.The provisions of this Rule 1303 amended July 30, 1998, effective 1/1/1999, 28 Pa.B. 3930.