As amended through June 29, 2024
Rule 206.4(c) - Rule To Show Cause. Alternative Procedures (Discretionary Issuance)(1) Upon petition, the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause shall be discretionary pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. No. 206.5.(2) The petition must be accompanied by an order in the form of a Rule to Show Cause pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. No. 206.5. If appropriate to do so, the Court will issue the rule, set a time to respond thereto, set a deadline to file briefs, complete depositions or other appropriate discovery and schedule Argument or an Evidentiary Hearing.(3) When any matter submitted to the Court requires oral argument, the party seeking oral argument shall submit a blank scheduling order to the Court upon filing the document with the Prothonotary. Thereafter, the Court may require the parties to submit briefs in support of their respective positions. Upon written request of a party, the Court may allow participation by telephone. Such request shall be made to the Court Administrator.(4) After the Court issues the rule, counsel for the petitioner must serve the petition and rule upon all other parties or their counsel.Amended effective 5/5/2005.