Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1915.4-6

As amended through January 1, 2018

Rule 52FD-1915.4-6 - Nonappearance At Hearing Before Conciliator

A. If a plaintiff/petitioner fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the hearing before the Conciliator, and the Conciliator is satisfied that proper notice of the order fixing the hearing has been given to the Plaintiff, he/she shall recommend to the Court that an order be entered dismissing the complaint, which may include a recommendation regarding costs.

B. If a defendant/respondent or party joined in the case fails to appear, without proper cause shown, at the hearing before the Conciliator, and the Conciliator is satisfied that proper service of the order has been given to the defendant or non-appearing party, it shall be presumed that said party has agreed to a hearing in his absence, and the Conciliator shall proceed to then conduct a hearing and make findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommend an order to be entered by the Court.

C. If all parties fail to appear at a hearing before the Conciliator, and the Conciliator is satisfied that proper service has been given to all parties, he/she shall recommend to the Court that an order be entered dismissing the complaint with costs to be assessed to the plaintiff/petitioner.

Leb. Cnty. Pa. 52FD-1915.4-6

Amended effective 1/1/2000.