Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 1035.2(a)

As amended through December 1, 2017
Rule 1035.2(a) - Motion for Summary Judgment
1. A motion for summary judgment shall be filed with the Prothonotary before being presented to the Court and shall include a proposed order scheduling argument on the motion. Personal presentment is not required. Courtesy copies of the motion for the Court are not required.
2. A brief shall be submitted contemporaneously with the motion or as directed in the scheduling order.
3. Motions submitted to the Court by facsimile or other electronic transmission will not be considered except in extraordinary or emergency situations. Any motion initially submitted by facsimile or other electronic submission must be filed of record within two (2) business days thereafter.
4. The opposing party shall file a response in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1035.3.
5. Argument on the motion shall be scheduled after filing as a matter of course and without the necessity of filing a praecipe for argument. Argument shall be scheduled for a time and date certain. The moving party shall notify opposing counsel and any unrepresented party of the date, time and place for argument. The Court, in its discretion, may decide the matter at argument or take the matter under advisement.
6. The proposed order scheduling argument on the motion shall include the phrase" _______ hour(s) is allotted for the argument." Upon receipt of the scheduling order, if counsel or a self-represented party does not believe that the allotted time is reasonably sufficient, it is the duty of counsel or the party to contact the Court Administrator's office, in writing, to request a continuance in order to reschedule the time necessary for the argument.
7. The Court, in its discretion, may hear any argument by telephone conference or videoconference provided counsel has submitted a prompt written request to the Court to participate electronically. The party requesting to participate electronically shall bear the cost of participating electronically unless the Court provides otherwise.
8. A court reporter will not attend the argument unless specifically directed by the Court.

Elk & Camp. Cnty. Pa. 1035.2(a)