Rule 5700 - Security For Costs(a) If the plaintiff is a non-resident of Pennsylvania or if insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings are pending against him, the court may order the plaintiff to give security for costs on the motion of a defendant who has filed an answer to the plaintiff's complaint, if an answer is required in the action, or who has filed an affidavit that he has a just defense against the plaintiff's claim, if an answer is not required in the action.(b) If the plaintiff fails to give the security ordered by the court, the Prothonotary, upon praecipe of the defendant, shall enter a judgment of non pros against the plaintiff.(c) If the security for costs given by the plaintiff becomes insufficient, the defendant may move for the filing of additional security in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as provided for the giving of the original security.Amended effective through 8/1/2023.