Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-7001.1

Current through May 17, 2022
Rule 39-7001.1

A party entitled to costs shall file his bill, verified by his oath, or by oath ol his agent or attorney, that is correct of his knowledge or upon his information or belief, and that the witnesses were material and necessary, as he, in good faith, believed at the time of trial Such bill, verified by his oath or that of his agent or attorney, shall show their attendance and places from which mileage is claimed. If either party objects to a bill of costs, he may file his exceptions in writing with the Prothonotary who shall hear and determine the same; and if either party is dissatisfied, he may renew his exceptions within ten (10) days of determination by the Prothonotary. Such renewal shall operate as an appeal, and the matter shall be heard by the Court. No exception or appeal shall operate to stay execution or prevent the collection of the debt or costs. When collected on execution or voluntarily paid into Court, the costs excepted to will be retained until the question is decided.

Appeals shall be placed on the current Argument list, but may be heard and decided by the Court in chambers. Evidence shall be in the form of affidavits unless depositions arc ordered.

Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-7001.1

Adopted by Order of Court dated December 30, 1993 Published in the Pennsylvaania Bulletin Vol. 24, Number 3, 1/15/1994