Alle. Cnty. Pa. 615

As amended through April 9, 2024
Rule 615 - Pre-Trial Statements On Appeal Before Court of Common Pleas
(1) Thirty (30) days prior to first day of the applicable trial term, the condemnor(s) and condemnee(s) shall electronically file a pre-trial statement pursuant to Local 205.4 and serve the opposing party or parties which contains the following:
(a) A list of the names and addresses of all persons who may be called as witnesses, classifying them as liability or damage witnesses. Witnesses may be described by title or representative capacity.
(b) A list of all exhibits which the party intends to use at trial.
(c) The written report of any expert (on value or otherwise) who may be offered as a witness at trial.

Note: Expert reports may include, without limitation, appraisals, machinery, environmental and engineering reports.

(2) The exhibits listed pursuant to subsection (1) of this local rule, or copies thereof, shall be made available to the opposing party or parties.
(3) In the event of non-compliance with subdivisions (1) or (2), the trial judge may, in his or her discretion, grant appropriate relief, which may include:
(a) the preclusion or limitation of the testimony of
(i) any witness whose identity is not disclosed in the Pre-Trial Statement, or
(ii) any expert witness whose opinion have not been set forth in the report submitted with the Pre-Trial Statement or otherwise summarized in the PreTrial Statement as provided by subsection (1)(c) of this local rule, and
(b) the preclusion of exhibits not listed in the Pre-Trial Statement and made available.

Alle. Cnty. Pa. 615

Adopted October 4, 2006, effective 12/4/2006.