Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)

As amended through April 9, 2024

Rule 206.1(a) - Petition. Definition. Stipulation

A. Petition Defined.

A petition is a request which seeks relief ancillary to a given cause of action and which avers facts not of record. Petitions include, but are not limited to:

1. Petitions to open or strike judgment.

2. Petitions to transfer venue.

3. Preliminary objections filed pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1028(a)(1), (5) or (6).

4. Petitions which seek the issuance of a rule to serve the interests of justice.

B. Stipulated Matters.

If the parties agree to the relief sought, the petition shall be accompanied by a stipulation signed by all affected counsel or unrepresented parties and a proposed order.

Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)