Adm. Cnty. Pa. 1042.1

As amended through August 12, 2024

Rule 1042.1 - Professional Liability. Motions

All applications or motions filed in professional liability actions pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1042.1, et. seq. shall, upon filing, be expeditiously forwarded to the Civil Business Judge designated by the President Judge. That Judge shall then direct such procedure or order such relief as is deemed appropriate.

Amended effective 7/10/2023; amended effective 12/23/2023.

Comment: For purposes of this rule, applications or motions shall include, but not be limited to, preliminary objections pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1042.2(b), a motion to extend the time for filing a certificate of merit, a motion for sanctions, a motion for conference, mediation, or scheduling order, and a motion compelling production of an expert report. Motions for post-trial relief shall be forwarded to the judge assigned to the trial of the case.