Rule 1304 - Conduct Of Hearing. Generally(a) The board of arbitrators shall have no power to permit the amendment of pleadings, allow the addition or substitution of parties, or rule on preliminary objections, motions for judgement on the pleadings, or motions for summary judgment.(b) The procedural rules, set forth in Pa.R.C.P. 1304, shall apply to the conduct of arbitration hearings.(c) The parties may present agreements on awards to be entered by the arbitrators on the date of hearing.(d) If it appears at the arbitration hearing that any defendant has not been properly served, judgment shall be entered for that defendant.(e) If it appears at the arbitration hearing that a defendant has appealed a district justice judgment and has not served a rule to file a complaint upon the plaintiff, an award shall be entered in favor of the plaintiff.(f) If it appears at the arbitration hearing that a complaint has not been filed, judgment shall be entered for the defendant.Amended effective 1/1/2022