Rule 2952 Complaint. Contents

(a) The complaint shall contain the following:

(1) the names and last known addresses of the parties;

(2) the original or a photostatic copy or like reproduction of the instrument showing the defendant’s signature; if the original is not attached, an averment that the copy attached is a true and correct reproduction of the original; if neither the original nor a reproduction can be attached, an explanation why they are not available;

(3) An averment that judgment is not being entered by confession against a natural person in connection with a consumer credit transaction;

(4) a statement of any assignment of the instrument;

(5) either a statement that judgment has not been entered on the instrument in any jurisdiction or if it has been entered an identification of the proceedings;

(6) if the judgment may be entered only after a default or the occurrence of a condition precedent, an averment of the default or of the occurrence of the condition precedent;

(7) an itemized computation of the amount then due, based on matters outside the instrument if necessary, which may include interest and attorneys’ fees authorized by the instrument;

(8) a demand for judgment as authorized by the warrant;

(9) if the instrument is more than twenty years old, or if the original or a photostatic copy or like reproduction of the instrument showing the defendant’s signature is not attached to the complaint, an application for a court order granting leave to enter judgment after notice;

(10) signature and verification in accordance with the rules relating to a civil action;

(b) The complaint shall neither contain a notice to defend nor be endorsed with a notice to plead, and no responsive pleading shall be required whether or not the complaint contains a notice to defend or is endorsed with a notice to plead.