Rule 1034(a) - MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS1. The moving party shall file a motion for judgment on the pleadings, together with a supporting brief, with the Prothonotary and a copy of the motion and brief shall be contemporaneously served by the moving party upon all counsel of record and unrepresented parties and upon the assigned judge.2. The non-moving party shall file a brief in opposition to the motion for judgment on the pleadings within thirty (30) days after receipt of the motion and brief. At that time, the failure of the non-moving party to file a brief within the time required shall result in the disposition of the motion based solely upon the information received from the moving party.3. After the passage of the filing date for the non-moving party's brief, the assigned judge may schedule the matter for argument. Notice of argument, if scheduled, shall be given by the court to each attorney of record and to unrepresented parties by United States mail, facsimile transmission or personal delivery.4. If the brief of either the moving party or non-moving party is not filed within the time periods above stated, unless the time shall be extended by the Court or by stipulation, the Court may then, or any time subsequent thereto: (A) Dismiss the motion where the moving party has failed to comply.(B) Grant the requested relief where the responding party has failed to comply and where the requested relief is supported by law, or(C) If argument is granted, prohibit the noncomplying party from participating in oral argument although all parties will be given notice of oral argument and shall be permitted to be present at oral argument and/or(D) Impose such other legally appropriate sanction upon a noncomplying party as the Court shall deem proper including the award of reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred as a result of the noncompliance.Amended effective 7/1/2020; amended effective 8/1/2022.