Rule 1034(a) - Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings1. A party moving for judgment on the pleadings shall simultaneously file with the motion a proposed order and supporting brief. If a brief is not filed with the motion, the motion shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice, upon motion of the opposing party. A certificate of service in conformance with Pa.R.C.P. 208.2(a) (5) shall be attached to the motion. Pa.R.C.P. 440 governs service. Service shall be required on the District Court Administrator. For form of briefs, see CARB.R.C.P. 210.2. A response shall be filed within twenty (20) days after service of the motion.3. If a party desires argument, a Praecipe for Argument shall accompany the motion or response. However, the Court may dispose of any motion without oral argument.4. A respondent briefing schedule will be issued by the Court contemporaneous with the scheduling of any argument ordered by the Judge. If the matter is to be decided on briefs, a respondent briefing schedule will be issued.5. A party who fails to respond to the motion may be deemed to have no opposition to its grant.6. A party who fails to file a brief shall not be permitted to argue.Penn. Carb. Cnty. 1034(a)
Effective 7/26/2004 Revision effective 4/1/2016.