Berk. Cnty. Pa. 3.9A

As amended through May 6, 2024

Rule 3.9A - Preliminary Objections - Order

(a) A proposed order for the scheduling of a status conference or argument shall be attached to all preliminary objections and shall be in substantially the following form:

(CAPTION)

O R D E R

AND NOW, (month)_______, 20___, the above-captioned matter is scheduled for:

() a status conference on ______________, 20___ at _______a.m./p.m. in the chambers of the undersigned.

() an oral argument on ______________, 20___ at _______a.m./p.m. in the courtroom of the Berks County Courthouse/Services Center assigned to the undersigned. A brief in support of the preliminary objections shall be filed on or before _______________, 20____. A response brief shall be filed on or before _______________, 20____.

If an amended petition is filed within 20 days of service of the preliminary objections, this Order shall be rendered moot, and the status conference or oral argument shall be deemed cancelled.

Counsel are directed to meet prior to the conference/argument to reduce fact questions and legal issues to a minimum; and further, shall be authorized to settle at said meeting and status conference.

BY THE COURT:

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Distribution: Clerk of Orphans' Court; (all interested parties or their counsel)

(b) The court may grant or deny preliminary objections at any time if it finds such relief is appropriate upon the face of the pleadings.

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 3.9A

Amended effective 7/20/2016; revised effective 1/12/2024.