Berk. Cnty. Pa. 2205

As amended through May 6, 2024

Rule 2205 - Notice to Persons Entitled to Damages

(a) Where, under the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 2205, notice is required to be given to any person, it shall be given to such person in substantially the following form:

To ________________________, ________________________

You are hereby notified that _______________________, as plaintiff instituted action against _______________________, as defendant in the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County, Pennsylvania, to No. to recover damages for the wrongful death of _________________________________ deceased, who died on ______________________ .

(signed) ________________________________ Attorney for Plaintiff

(b) The notice required by subsection (a) of this Rule shall be given by certified mail as documented by a proof of service by a verified statement, as verified is defined in Pa.R.C.P. 76, filed with the prothonotary.

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 2205

Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.