Berk. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)

As amended through May 6, 2024
Rule 206.1(a) - Applications To Proceed In Manner Of Petition

All applications of the following nature shall be governed by Pa.R.C.P. 206.1et seq., governing the disposition of petitions:

(1) An application for consolidation of actions;
(2) An application for coordination of actions;
(3) An application for discontinuance of an action in whole or in part, where contested;
(4) An application to quash a subpoena;
(5) An application for delay damages;
(6) An application for leave to withdraw appearance as counsel;
(7) An application for dismissal of a party to an action based upon an affidavit of non-involvement;
(8) An application for entry of a judgment of non pros for failing to diligently prosecute an action;
(9) An application to mold a compulsory arbitration award to correct obvious and unambiguous errors;
(10) An application for partition of real property following commencement of a partition action;
(11) An application by a plaintiff for joinder of other persons as plaintiffs or defendants;
(12) An application by a defendant for joinder of additional defendants;
(13) An application for interpleader by defendants;
(14) An application for leave to intervene;
(15) An application to open and/or strike a judgment entered by confession;
(16) An application for permission to conduct pre-complaint discovery, as required;
(17) An application to take a deposition outside Berks County;
(18) An application for oral examination more than one hundred (100) miles from the Berks County Courthouse/Services Center;
(19) An application for physical and mental examination of persons.
(20) An application for discovery matters, except for protective orders; and

Berk. Cnty. Pa. 206.1(a)

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