These Rules apply to the following civil matters or issues which shall be submitted to compulsory arbitration under Section 7361 of the Judicial Code and were filed with the Prothonotary after January 1, 2022:
1. All civil actions, as defined in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1001(a) and (b)(1), as amended, for money damages where the amount in controversy on any claim is $35,000 or less, exclusive of interest and costs. The amount in controversy shall be determined from the pleadings, by agreement of the parties or by the court.2. Where no appearance has been entered or a default judgment has been entered in a civil action and the plaintiff desires to have the damages assessed in an amount not to exceed $35,000.3. By agreement of reference signed by the parties or their counsel. Such agreement shall define the issues and contain such stipulation as to facts, admissions or waivers of defenses or proofs as are agreed upon.4. Cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $35,000 but does not exceed $50,000.00 may be submitted to arbitration under these rules where all parties have consented thereto in writing and such written consent is filed.5. For all actions filed prior to January 1, 2022, the arbitration limit shall remain $25,000.00 pursuant to the former LR1301A, unless all parties have consented otherwise, in writing, and such written consent is filed.Amended effective 3/1/2024