Rule 1301 - Cases Subject To Arbitration(a) All civil actions, actions in replevin and actions upon mechanics' liens wherein the amount in controversy shall be $50,000.00 or less shall first be submitted to and heard by a Board of Arbitrators pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1301 et seq.(b) For purposes of determining the amount in controversy, every complaint or counterclaim in such civil actions, in replevin or upon a mechanics' lien, shall set forth a statement that the total amount of damages claimed in such pleading, exclusive of interest and costs, is $50,000.00 or less or is more than $50,000.00, or in replevin, that the value of the property claimed is $50,000.00 or less or is more than $50,000.00.(c) The amount in controversy shall be determined from the complaint and/or counterclaim as required by Subsection (b) or by a Stipulated Agreement filed by the attorneys. The term "amount in controversy" shall be exclusive of interest and costs. The amount in controversy when determined from the pleadings shall be the largest amount claimed by any one party.(d) The following types of actions shall not be subject to arbitration under this rule: mandamus, quo warranto, quiet title actions involving title to real estate, ejectment, municipal claims, tax claims, mortgage foreclosure, and actions upon ground rents.