As amended through July 17, 2018
Rule 1034(a) - Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings(1) Upon receipt of a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and scheduling order in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1034, the Court may schedule a time and date for Argument on the motion.(2) When a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is submitted to the Court, which requires oral argument, the party seeking oral argument shall submit a blank scheduling order to the Court upon filing the document with the Prothonotary. Thereafter, the Court may require the parties to submit briefs in support of their respective positions. Upon written request of a party, the Court may allow participation by telephone. Such request shall be made to the Court Administrator.(3) If the Court determines that briefs are necessary or if requested by a party, either before or after Argument, a briefing schedule shall be set by the Court. The original brief shall be filed with the Prothonotary's Office with a Courtesy copy to the Court Administrator for transmittal to the appropriate Judge.(4) The moving party shall serve a copy of the motion, any proposed order and any order scheduling Argument or setting up a briefing schedule on opposing counsel and all unrepresented parties.