Rule 7.3A - Briefs, Argument, and Disposition(a) A party filing a motion for summary judgment shall file the original motion and a proof of service with the Clerk.(b) The non-moving party shall file a response to the motion for summary judgment and proof of service no later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of the motion in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1035.3(a). If no response is filed within that thirty (30) day period, upon written notice to the court by the moving party, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1035.3(d), the court may in its discretion grant the motion for summary judgment. If a response is filed, any party may file a request, accompanied by a scheduling order and a proof of service, to list the motion for summary judgment for oral argument.(c) If the moving party files the request for argument, an argument brief shall be filed therewith, and the non-moving party shall file a responsive brief within 20 days of service of the moving party's brief.(d) If the non-moving party files the request for argument, accompanied by a proof of service, the moving party shall file and serve a brief of argument within 20 days of service of the request. The non-moving party shall thereafter file and serve an argument brief within 20 days of filing and service of the moving party's brief.Amended effective 7/20/2016; revised effective 1/12/2024.