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Pa. R.C.P. 2355
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Rule 2355 Notice of Death of a Party. Substitution of Personal Representative
Chapter 2350: Substitution of Parties
Rule Text
(a) If a named party dies after the commencement of an action, the attorney of record for the deceased party shall file a notice of death with the prothonotary. The procedure to substitute the personal representative of the deceased party shall be in accordance with Rule 2352.
(b) The notice of death required by subdivision (a) shall be substantially in the following form: (CAPTION) NOTICE OF DEATH
The death of , a party to the above action, during the pendency of this action is noted upon the record.
Attorney for the Deceased Party
Address
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 2355 adopted April 2, 2003, effective June 1, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1927.