2172 Amendment of rule 223.3 governing jury instructions on noneconomic loss in an action for bodily injury or death; no 423 civil procedural rules; doc. no. 5

Title 231--RULES
OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I. GENERAL

[231 PA. CODE CH. 200]

Amendment of Rule 223.3 Governing Jury Instructions on Noneconomic Loss in an Action for Bodily Injury or Death; No. 423 Civil Procedural Rules; Doc. No. 5

[34 Pa.B. 6505]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 1st day of December, 2004, the first paragraph of Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 223.3, promulgated on August 20, 2004 and effective December 1, 2004, is amended to read as follows.

   Whereas prior distribution and publication of this amendment would otherwise be required, it has been determined that immediate promulgation is required in the interest of justice and efficient administration.

   This order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b) and shall be effective December 1, 2004.

Annex A

TITLE 231. RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

PART I. GENERAL

CHAPTER 200. BUSINESS OF COURTS

Rule 223.3. Conduct of the Trial. Actions for Bodily Injury or Death. Jury Instructions on Noneconomic Loss.

   In any action for bodily injury or death in which a plaintiff has raised a claim for a damage award for noneconomic loss that is viable under applicable substantive law, the court shall give the following instructions to the jury.

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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2172. Filed for public inspection December 10, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]