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Chapter I - PRELIMINARY RULES
Rule 1.40 - In Forma Pauperis

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1.40

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Rule 1.40 - In Forma Pauperis

Pa.R.C.P. No. 240 shall apply in every action or proceeding before a court covered by these Rules.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1.40

Explanatory Comment: Under Pa.R.C.P. No. 240, a party who is found by the court to be without financial resources to pay the costs of filing a legal paper or other costs of an action or proceeding before the court shall have such costs waived. This Rule does not apply in matters before the Register of Wills.