1359 Amended rule of civil procedure no. 208.3(a)

LANCASTER COUNTY

Amended Rule of Civil Procedure No. 208.3(a)

[34 Pa.B. 3910]

Administrative Order

   The following is Amended Lancaster County Rule of Civil Procedure No. 208.3(a). Alternative Procedure, which will be effective July 26, 2004.

By the Court

MICHAEL A. GEORGELIS,   
President Judge

Rule 208.3(a). Alternative Procedures

   A.  Praecipe for Assignment. Any party may file a praecipe to assign a motion for disposition at the expiration of the briefing schedule set forth in Local Rule 208.3(b). The Prothonotary shall assign the matter to a judge for disposition and shall deliver the file to the assigned judge.

   B.  Oral Argument. Any party may request oral argument by filing a praecipe. Oral argument shall be held at such time and place as the judge shall direct.

   C.  Emergency Motions. Emergency motions must be presented to the Business Judge, who will advise the parties how to proceed.

   D.  Discovery Motions. Discovery motions shall be governed by Local Rule 208.3(c) which can be accessed on the Court's webpage at www.co.lancaster.pa.us/courts.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1359. Filed for public inspection July 23, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]