Merc. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)

As amended through November 4, 2016

Rule 206.1(a) - Petition. Definition. Content. Form

"Petition," as used in this chapter, shall mean an application for relief other than a motion including:

(1) an application to open a default judgment or a judgment of non pros;

(2) a request for special relief, unless the request seeks an expedited hearing date, a stay, or interim pre-hearing relief;

(3) a petition for civil contempt, except in a support or custody action;

(4) a motion for delay damages; and

(5) a petition for relief from a judgment by confession;

Merc. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)

Adopted July 19, 2004, effective 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.