Carb. Cnty. Pa. 3.2.2

As amended through January 4, 2024

Rule 3.2.2 - Pleadings, Disposition, Issues Of Fact Or Law.

Except in those cases where no responsive pleading is required, if the respondent fails to answer a petition to which an answer is required under the Carbon County Rules of Civil Procedure or the Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rules or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure within twenty (20) days of service, all material averments of fact in the petition shall be taken as admitted and the Court may, at any time after the reply day or return day and upon proof of service of the Rule to show cause upon the respondent at least ten (10) days prior to the return date, upon motion, enter a decree granting the prayer of the petition or such other relief deemed appropriate by the court.