As amended through August1, 2022
Rule 1920.55-2 - MASTER'S REPORT. NOTICE. EXCEPTIONS. FINAL DECREE(a) In the event exceptions are not timely filed by either party, either party may praecipe the Court for the entry of a final order.(b) Where the parties stipulate on the record that additional documentary evidence shall be submitted subsequent to the hearing(s), the Master shall file the report and recommendation within thirty (30) days of receipt of that evidence or in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1920.53(a)(1), whichever date is later.(c) Exceptions must be timely filed at the Office of the Prothonotary, and shall be served on the opposing party or their counsel of record. Only matters raised on exceptions will be considered by the Court, and any matters not raised on exceptions shall be deemed to be waived. (1) Within twenty (20) days of filing the exceptions, the moving party shall file their request for argument and proposed Order with the Court Administrator.(2) Both parties shall file their briefs no later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled argument. If the briefs are not timely filed, then the Court may dismiss the exceptions, refuse or limit argument on the exceptions, or enter any other relief deemed appropriate by the Court.(3) Copies of exceptions and briefs shall be provided to all counsel of record (or to a party directly if unrepresented by counsel) the Master and to the Judge.Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.