Section 701 - Scope of subchapter(a) General ruleThe provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all courts of this Commonwealth, including the courts of common pleas when sitting as appellate courts.(b) Reassignment of matters Any of the provisions of Subchapter B (relating to jurisdiction of Supreme Court), Subchapter C (relating to jurisdiction of Superior Court) and Subchapter D (relating to jurisdiction of Commonwealth Court) shall be subject to and superseded by any inconsistent provisions of any general rule adopted pursuant tosection 503 (relating to reassignment of matters).1976, July 9, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2, effective 6/27/1978.