Rule 217 - Costs on Continuance(a) Bills of costs must set forth the names of witnesses, the dates of their attendance the number of miles actually traveled by them, and the place from which mileage is claimed. The bill shall be verified by the affidavit of the party filing it or his attorney that the witnesses named were actually present in Court, and that, in his opinion they were material witnesses. A copy of the bill of costs shall be served on opposing counsel pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.(b) The party upon whom a bill of costs has been served waives all objections to it unless, within ten (10) days after such service, exceptions thereto are filed. Thereafter, the issue shall be determined by the Court in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.1-206.7.(c) Where the plaintiff resides out of the state, or is a foreign corporation, the defendant, upon filing a petition, may have a rule issued on the plaintiff to enter security for costs within twenty (20) days after notice. In the meantime, all proceedings may be stayed. Upon proof of default filed, the court may enter a judgment of non pros.Amended effective 3/1/2024