Rule 2039 - Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and DistributionA.Contents of the petition. A petition for leave to compromise, settle or discontinue an action in which a minor is a party or an action for wrongful death in which a minor is interested shall set forth: 1. The facts of the case.2. The damages sustained.3. All expenses incurred or to be incurred, including counsel fees.4. Any other relevant information.B. The Court may require a hearing to determine whether the proposed compromise, settlement or discontinuance should be approved.C. Appearance at hearing. Necessary parties and witnesses shall appear at the hearing unless excused for cause shown.D.Proposed Order. All petitions pursuant to this rule shall be accompanied by alternative proposed Orders consisting of a proposed Order containing the suggested relief and a proposed Order substantially in the following form: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ORDER
AND NOW, this ____day of ______, 200 __, the Court shall consider the attached motion at a hearing to be held on ______, 200 ____, at _____, in a Courtroom to be designated.
BY THE COURT:
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Amended effective 7/10/2023; amended effective 12/23/2023.