Jun. Cnty. Pa. 1028(c)

As amended through June 29, 2024
Rule 1028(c) - Preliminary Objections
(1) Upon receipt of Preliminary Objections, the Court shall schedule a time and date for the Preliminary Objections to be heard. The moving party shall submit a scheduling order.
(2) When Preliminary Objections are submitted to the Court, which 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.
(3) If the Preliminary Objections are cured by the filing of an amended pleading prior to the scheduled Argument or Hearing, it is the responsibility of the party that filed the Preliminary Objections to notify the Court that the scheduled Argument or Hearing is no longer required by filing a Praecipe to Withdraw said objections.
(4) If the Court determines that briefs will be necessary in order to dispose of the Preliminary Objections or if requested by a party, either before or after Argument, a briefing schedule shall be set by the Court. The original brief shall be filed with the Prothonotary's Office with a Courtesy copy to the Court Administrator for transmittal to the appropriate Judge.
(5) The moving party shall serve a copy of the motion, any proposed order and any order scheduling argument or setting up a briefing schedule on opposing counsel and all unrepresented parties.

Jun. Cnty. Pa. 1028(c)

Amended effective 5/5/2005.