Rule 1035.2(a) - Disposition of Motions for Summary Judgment(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Summary Judgment shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Motions for Summary Judgment shall be placed on the argument list by the Court Administrator upon the filing of a Praecipe for Argument by either party.(2) The Motion for Summary Judgment, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the Motion for Summary Judgment being denied sua sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be secured from the Prothonotary. The original Praecipe must be filed with the Prothonotary and a copy must be delivered by the filing party to the Court Administrator, along with a copy of the Motion for Summary Judgment.(3) Upon receipt of a copy of the Praecipe for Argument and the Motion for Summary Judgment, the Court Administrator shall place the case on the list to be argued, assign the case to a judge and send notice of the date, time and place of oral argument.(4) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.Beav. Cnty. Pa. 1035.2(a)
Amended effective 3/1/2024