Armst. Cnty. Pa. 3.4.1

Current through February 13, 2020

Rule 3.4.1 - Preliminary Decree Where Citation is Sought

In the case of a petition requiring a citation under Pa.O.C. Rule 3.5(a), the petition shall have attached thereto a proposed preliminary decree substantially in the following form:

[CAPTION]

PRELIMINARY DECREE AWARDING CITATION

AND NOW, this ________ day of _____________ , 2 _____ ,

upon presentation and consideration of the foregoing Petition (for) (to) ____________________________ , it is hereby ORDERED that a citation be awarded, directed to ____________________ , to show cause why the relief prayed for therein should not be granted.

The citation shall be returnable within twenty (20) days of the date of its service upon the person cited.

BY THE COURT, ______________________ J.

Armst. Cnty. Pa. 3.4.1

Adopted 7/21/2016. Effective 9/5/2016

Comment

In the Orphans' Court, a citation is the proper process by which initial personal jurisdiction over the person is obtained. In re: Hicks' Estate, 414 Pa. 131, 199 A.2d 283 (1964).