Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-227.1

As amended through October 30, 2020

Rule 39-227.1 - Post-Trial Relief

39-227.1.1. Post-trial Motions shall be filed within the time provided for by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

39-227.1.2. Reasons for a new trial granted on after-discovered evidence must be supported by verification, filed with the reasons, stating the after-discovery, the names of the witnesses and the substance of their expected testimony, and the party's belief in its sufficiency to change the verdict; otherwise they will be disregarded. The facts on which the application is based must be established by deposition taken and filed before Argument on the Motion.

39-227.1.3. The moving party in all Post-trial and Post-hearing Motions or Petitions should, if Argument thereon is with reference to the testimony, include a request for transcription of the testimony or such part thereof as it may be agreed upon by the parties to have transcribed and in such case the Order shall include a direction to the Court Reporter for transcription thereof within a specified time. A copy of the Court's Order shall be served forthwith upon the Court Reporter by ordinary mail by the moving party.

Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-227.1

Adopted by Order of Court Dated December 7, 1993; Published at 23 Pa. Bull. 12/25/1993.