Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 7.3

As amended through February 1, 2024

Rule 7.3 - Motion for Summary Judgment

(a) After the relevant pleadings are closed, but within such time as not to unreasonably delay a hearing, any party may move for summary judgment in whole, or in part, as a matter of law in the manner set forth in Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1035.1, 1035.2, and 1035.4.

(b) The party against whom the motion for summary judgment is filed shall respond in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1035.3(a) - (b) and 1035.4.

(c) The court shall rule upon the motion for summary judgment as provided in Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1035.3(c) - (e) and 1035.5.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 7.3

Rule 7.3 has no counterpart in former Orphans' Court Rules, but is derived from Pa.R.C.P. No. 1035.1 et seq.

The filings required by this rule are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylavania. See Rule 1.99.

Explanatory Comment: The Notes, Official Note and Explanatory Comments to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1035.1 et seq. are incorporated by reference herein, except that the court may, but is not required to, promulgate local rules governing the procedure for these motions.