As amended through March 1, 2024
Rule 1034(a) - Disposition of a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings shall be placed on the argument list by the Court Administrator upon the filing of a Praecipe for Argument by either party.(2) The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings being denied sua sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be secured from the Prothonotary.(3) Upon receipt of a copy of the Praecipe for Argument and the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, the Court Administrator shall place the case on the list to be argued and send notice of the date, time and place of oral argument.(4) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.Amended effective 3/1/2024