Section 1923. Statement in Absence of Transcript

If no report of the evidence or proceedings at a hearing or trial was made, or if a transcript is unavailable, the appellant may prepare a statement of the evidence or proceedings from the best available means, including his recollection. The statement shall be served on the appellee, who may serve objections or propose amendments thereto within ten days after service. Thereupon the statement and any objections or proposed amendments shall be submitted to the lower court for settlement and approval and as settled and approved shall be included by the clerk of the lower court in the record on appeal.

Official Note

Based on the statute of 13 Edw. 1, c. 31, 1 Ruffhead 99 (see Commonwealth v. Anderson, 441 Pa. 483, 493, 272 A.2d 877, 882 (1971)), which is suspended by these rules insofar as applicable in this Commonwealth.