(a) The practice relating to discovery shall be by special Order of the Court in each case.(b) Leave of Court must be granted to obtain discovery of any kind or the perpetuation of testimony. Requests may be made by petition or oral motion, with proper notice or the consent of all parties.(c) A petition to perpetuate testimony shall include the averments required by Pa. R.C.P. 1532.Amended effective 9/1/2016.