(a)(1) In any such civil action in which the damages sought exceed the jurisdictional limit for compulsory arbitration, any party may file a certification with the Prothonotary that the case is ready for trial. The Certification of Readiness shall be in substantially the following form: Click here to view image
cc: (Opposing counsel/unrepresented party)
(2) The term "ready for trial" means that (a) the pleadings are closed(b) witnesses are presently available to appear at trial; and(c) discovery is complete, except for those depositions to be taken solely for the purpose of being presented at trial, such as the depositions of expert witnesses.(b) Immediately after the Certification of Readiness is filed, a time-stamped copy of the Certification shall be served upon the court administrator, opposing counsel and any unrepresented party.(c) Upon receipt of the Certification of Readiness, the court administrator shall schedule a pre-trial conference before the assigned judge, taking into consideration the deadlines for filing of the pre-trial statements which are set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 212(b) Adopted 11/28/06, Effective 12/26/2006 Amended _______________ , 2011, Effective __________ , 2011.