Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 1035.2(a)

As amended through April 9, 2024

Rule 1035.2(a) - Motion for Summary Judgment

A. Proposed Order. All motions shall be accompanied by a proposed order.

B. Stipulated Matters. If the parties agree to the relief sought, the motion shall be accompanied by a stipulation signed by all affected counsel or unrepresented parties, a proposed order and a praecipe to assign the stipulated matter for disposition.

C. Motion and Brief. The moving party shall file the motion, a proposed order and a supporting brief concurrently. If a brief is not filed with the motion, the motion shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice, upon praecipe of an opposing party.

D. Responsive Brief. Within thirty days after service of the moving party's motion and brief, any party opposing the motion shall file a responsive brief, together with any opposing affidavits, depositions, transcripts or other documents. Any party who fails to file a responsive brief shall be deemed not to oppose the motion.

E. Reply Brief. The moving party may file a brief in reply to the responsive brief within five days after service of the responsive brief

F. Disposition. After all briefs are filed the Prothonotary shall deliver the file to the assigned judge for disposition.

G. Oral Argument. Any party may request oral argument by filing a praecipe, at the time of the filing of their brief. Oral argument shall be at the discretion of the judge.

Lanc. Cnty. Pa. 1035.2(a)

Revised 1/18/2017. Effective 3/20/2017.