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When used in these Rules, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Administrative Regulation- Instructions from the President Judge of the Municipal Court to the judicial complement and to the Court Administrator and staff. This includes new Court programs.
Authorized Representative- An authorized representative is an individual who is an agent of a party, has personal knowledge of the subject matter of litigation, and files a written authorization with the Court prior to the commencement of trial. A written authorization shall be signed by a party and the party's authorized representative. It shall specify the nature and extent of the authority that the party has given to the authorized representative. A valid written authorization must be filed with the Court before an authorized representative may take any actions on behalf of a party. An approved written authorization form is attached to these rules.
Affidavit- A statement in writing of a fact or facts, signed by the person making it, that either (1) is sworn to or affirmed before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, or before a particular officer or individual designated by law as one before whom it may be taken, and officially certified to in the case of an officer certified to in the case of an officer under his seal of office, (2) is unsworn and contains a statement that it is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Application- Shall include all petitions and motions.
Claimant- The first filing of a claimant instituting a claim as set forth in Section 106.
Court- The Philadelphia Municipal Court existing pursuant to Section 6(c) of Article V of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and as implemented by Subchapter B of Chapter 11 (relating to Philadelphia Municipal Court) of 42 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The Board of Judges of the Philadelphia Municipal Court shall have the exclusive authority to promulgate local Rules governing practice and procedure as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 323.
Defendant- The responding party on a complaint, counterclaim, additional claim, or cross claim.
Guardian- The party representing the interest of a minor party in any action whether he is (1) the guardian of a minor appointed by any court of competent jurisdiction, or (2) a parent of the any competent adult person.
Guardian ad litem- One specially appointed by the court to represent a minor party in a pending action.
Landlord-Tenant Officer- Personnel appointed to this office in accordance with Act of July 9, 1976 P.L. 586 No. 142 Section 17. 42 Pa. C.S. § 2301.
Minor- An individual under the age of eighteen (18) years.
Municipal Court-See Court, supra. Municipal Court Administrator"The chief administrative officer of the Municipal Court.
Persons With Disabilities-Individuals who are disabled as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12131(2).
Prothonotary-The Prothonotary of Philadelphia as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 2731(c).
Sworn-Includes affirmed.
Verified-When used in reference to a written statement of fact by the signer, means supported by oath or affirmation or made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Writ Servers-Personnel of the Municipal Court appointed in accordance with the Act July of 9, 1976, P.L. 586 No. 142 Section 17. 42 Pa.C.S. § 2301.
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