Phil. Cnty. Pa. *1038

As amended through December 18, 2021
Rule *1038 - Trial Without Jury
(A) The trial of actions at law, other than for personal injuries or damage to property, by a judge, sitting without a jury, shall be conducted, as nearly as may be, as are trials by jury, and the parties shall have like rights and privileges, including the right to suffer or move for non-suits.
(B) The decision of the Judge may consist only of the decision in the case, or may include also such other matters as the Judge deems desirable.
(C) The decision may be made orally, in open Court, at the end of the trial, and be forthwith transcribed and filed in the Office of the Court Administrator, or it may be in writing, filed in the said office, in which event the Court Administrator shall forthwith give notice thereof to all parties or their attorneys. The decision shall become effective upon the date of its filing.

Phil. Cnty. Pa. *1038

Former Rule 227; originally Star Rule *270, as amended by The Board of Judges, to 6/27/1968.