Per. Cnty. Pa. 1915.5

As amended through July 17, 2018

Rule 1915.5 - Question Of Jurisdiction Or Venue. No Responsive Pleading By Defendant Required. Counterclaim. Discovery

Preliminary Objections to Jurisdiction and Venue- If a question of jurisdiction or venue is raised in Preliminary Objections, filed prior to the Conciliation Conference, such objections shall be filed with the Prothonotary and referred to the Court for disposition and the Conciliator shall continue the Conciliation Conference generally pending disposition of the Preliminary Objections. Following the disposition of Preliminary Objections, the Court may refer the matter to Conciliation. If the responding party intends to file counterclaims or cross-claims, the same shall be filed prior to the Conciliation Conference, where possible.