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Chapter 1000: Actions

Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

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Chapter 100: Rules of Construction Chapter 200: Business of Courts Chapter 400: Service of Original Process Chapter 1000: Actions Chapter 1300: Arbitration Chapter 1350: Forms Chapter 1400: Acts of Assembly Chapter 1480: Abolition of Special Actions Chapter 1500: Equitable Relief Chapter 1600: Action for Declaratory Judgments Chapter 1650: Actions in Mechanics’ Liens Chapter 1700: Class Actions Chapter 1800: [Rescinded] Chapter 1900: Actions Pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act Chapter 1910: Actions for Support Chapter 1915: Actions for Custody of Minor Children Chapter 1920: Actions of Divorce or for Annulment of Marriage Chapter 1930: Rules Relating to Domestic Relations Matters Generally Chapter 1940: Voluntary Mediation in Custody Actions Chapter 1950: Actions Pursuant to the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act Chapter 1960: Family Law Arbitration Chapter 2000: Actions by Real Parties in Interest Chapter 2020: Minors as Parties Chapter 2050: Incapacitated Persons as Parties Chapter 2070: Individual Defendants Who Are Non-residents or Who Conceal Their Whereabouts Chapter 2100: The Commonwealth and Political Subdivisions as Parties Chapter 2120: Partnerships as Parties Chapter 2150: Unincorporated Associations as Parties Chapter 2170: Corporations and Similar Entities as Parties Chapter 2200: Actions for Wrongful Death Chapter 2220: Joinder of Parties Chapter 2250: Joinder of Additional Defendants Chapter 2300: Interpleader by Defendants Chapter 2320: Intervention Chapter 2350: Substitution of Parties Chapter 2950: Confession of Judgment for Money Chapter 2970: Confession of Judgment for Possession of Real Property Chapter 2980: Statutory Action to Conform Confessed Judgment Chapter 3000: Judgments Chapter 4000: Depositions and Discovery
Rule 1001 Definition. Scope Rule 1002 Authority of Attorney Rule 1003 Waiver of Rules. Extension of Time Rule 1006 Venue. Change of Venue Rule 1007 Commencement of Action Rule 1007.1 Jury Trial. Demand. Waiver Rule 1008 [Rescinded] Rule 1009 Service Rule 1010 Reissuance, Reinstatement and Substitution of Writ or Complaint Rule 1011 Acceptance of Service Rule 1012 Entry of Appearance. Withdrawal of Appearance. Notice Rule 1012.1 Admission Pro Hac Vice. Motion. Content Rule 1013 Sheriff’s Return Rule 1017 Pleadings Allowed Rule 1018 Caption Rule 1018.1 Notice to Defend. Form Rule 1019 Contents of Pleadings. General and Specific Averments Rule 1020 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action. Alternative Pleading. Failure to Join. Bar Rule 1021 Claim for Relief. Determination of Amount in Controversy Rule 1022 Paragraphing Rule 1023 [Rescinded] Rule 1023.1 Scope. Signing of Documents. Representations to the Court. Violation Rule 1023.2 Motion for Sanctions Rule 1023.3 Sanctions upon Rule to Show Cause Rule 1023.4 Sanctions Rule 1024 Verification Rule 1025 Endorsement Rule 1026 Time for Filing. Notice to Plead Rule 1027 Service of Copies Rule 1028 Preliminary Objections Rule 1029 Denials. Effect of Failure to Deny Rule 1030 New Matter Rule 1031 Counterclaim Rule 1031.1 Cross-claim Rule 1032 Waiver of Defenses. Exceptions. Suggestion of Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction or Failure to Join Indispensable Party Rule 1033 Amendment Rule 1034 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Rule 1035 Motion for Summary Judgment Rule 1035.1 Motion for Summary Judgment. Definition Rule 1035.2 Motion Rule 1035.3 Response. Judgment for Failure to Respond Rule 1035.4 Affidavits Rule 1035.5 Procedure When Judgment Is Denied or Is Not Rendered Upon the Whole Case Rule 1036 Dismissal Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement Rule 1036.1 Reinstatement of Claim Dismissed Upon Affidavit of Noninvolvement Rule 1037 Judgment Upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages Rule 1038 Trial Without Jury Rule 1038.1 Case Submitted on Stipulated Facts Rule 1038.2 Abolition of Case Stated Rule 1038.3 Equitable Relief. Advisory Verdict by Jury Rule 1039 Entry of Judgment Upon Praecipe of a Party Rule 1040 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Rule 1041 [Rescinded] Rule 1041.1 Asbestos Litigation. Special Provisions Rule 1041.2 Civil Action. Alternative Procedure Rule 1042 [Rescinded] Rule 1042.1 Professional Liability Actions. Scope. Definition Rule 1042.2 Complaint Rule 1042.3 Certificate of Merit Rule 1042.4 Responsive Pleading Rule 1042.5 Discovery Rule 1042.6 Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certificate of Merit. Motion to Determine Necessity to File Certificate. Form of Notice Rule 1042.7 Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File Certification. Form of Praecipe Rule 1042.8 Motion to Strike. Defect of Certificate of Merit Rule 1042.9 Sanctions Rule 1042.10 Certificate of Merit. Form Rule 1042.11 Notice of Intent to Enter Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Notice Rule 1042.12 Entry of Judgment of Non Pros for Failure to File a Written Statement from an Appropriate Licensed Professional. Form of Praecipe Rule 1042.16 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Legal Papers. Cap tion Rule 1042.21 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Settle ment Conference or Mediation Rule 1042.26 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Expert Reports Rule 1042.27 Requests for Production of Expert Reports. Responses. General Provisions Rule 1042.28 Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff for Production of Expert Reports. Response Rule 1042.29 Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response Rule 1042.30 Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant for Production of Expert Reports. Response Rule 1042.31 Failure to Produce Report. Sanctions. Summary Judg ment Rule 1042.32 Additional and Supplemental Reports Rule 1042.36 Defendant’s Request to Plaintiff. Form Rule 1042.37 Plaintiff’s Request to Defendant or Additional Defendant Rule 1042.38 Defendant’s or Additional Defendant’s Request to Another Defendant or Additional Defendant. Form Rule 1042.41 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Scheduling Order Rule 1042.51 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Motion for Pre- Trial Conference. Mediation. Report of Cases not Tried Rule 1042.71 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Damages. Findings Rule 1042.72 [Rescinded] Rule 1043 [Rescinded] Rule 1044 [Rescinded] Rule 1045 [Rescinded] Rule 1046 [Rescinded] Rule 1047 [Rescinded] Rule 1048 [Rescinded] Rule 1051 Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1052 Venue Rule 1053 Service Rule 1054 Specific Averments. Abstract of Title Rule 1055 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action Rule 1056 Counterclaim. Conditional Verdict Rule 1057 Judgment. Execution Rule 1058 Trial Without Jury Rule 1061 Conformity to Civil Action. Scope Rule 1062 Venue Rule 1063 Commencement of Action Rule 1064 Service Rule 1065 Specific Averments Rule 1065.1 Notice. Claim for Adverse Possession Rule 1066 Form of Judgment or Order Rule 1067 Trial Without Jury Rule 1068 Acts of Assembly Rule 1071 Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1072 Venue Rule 1073 Commencement of Action Rule 1073.1 Complaint. Specific Averments. Verification Rule 1074 Service of the Complaint Rule 1075 Seizure of Property Before Judgment Rule 1075.1 Writ of Seizure Upon Notice and Hearing Rule 1075.2 Ex Parte Issuance of Writ of Seizure Rule 1075.3 Writ of Seizure. Bond Rule 1075.4 Service of the Writ of Seizure Rule 1075.5 Duration of Validity of Writ of Seizure Rule 1076 Counterbond Rule 1077 Disposition of Seized Property. Sheriff’s Return Rule 1078 Exemption of Property. Preliminary Objection Rule 1079 Impounding Property Rule 1079.1 Special Equitable Relief Rule 1080 Objections to Bond Rule 1081 Concealment of Property. Examination of Defendant Rule 1082 Counterclaim. Lien. Conditional Verdict Rule 1083 Judgment in Rem for Property When Defendant is Not Served and Does Not Appear Rule 1084 Judgment Before Trial When Defendant is Served or Appears Rule 1085 Judgment After Trial Rule 1086 Judgment. Enforcement Rule 1087 Trial Without Jury Rule 1088 Acts of Assembly Not Suspended Rule 1091 Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1092 Venue Rule 1093 Commencement of Action Rule 1094 Parties Defendant Rule 1095 The Complaint Rule 1096 Counterclaim Rule 1097 Service Rule 1098 Peremptory Judgment Rule 1099 Trial Without Jury Rule 1100 Suspension of Acts of Assembly Rule 1111 Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1112 Venue Rule 1113 Commencement of Action Rule 1114 Trial Without Jury Rule 1121 [Rescinded] Rule 1122 [Rescinded] Rule 1123 [Rescinded] Rule 1124 [Rescinded] Rule 1125 [Rescinded] Rule 1126 [Rescinded] Rule 1127 [Rescinded] Rule 1128 [Rescinded] Rule 1129 [Rescinded] Rule 1130 [Rescinded] Rule 1131 [Rescinded] Rule 1132 [Rescinded] Rule 1133 [Rescinded] Rule 1134 [Rescinded] Rule 1135 [Rescinded] Rule 1136 [Rescinded] Rule 1137 [Rescinded] Rule 1141 Definition. Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1142 Venue Rule 1143 Commencement of Action Rule 1144 Parties. Release of Liability Rule 1145 Service Rule 1146 Pleading More Than One Cause of Action Rule 1147 The Complaint Rule 1148 Counterclaim Rule 1149 Judgment. Execution Rule 1150 Trial Without Jury Rule 1161 Enforcement of Personal Liability. Conformity to Civil Action Rule 1162 Enforcement in Rem. Conformity to Mortgage Foreclosure Rule 1163 Other Remedies Rule 1164 Trial Without Jury Rule 1251 [Rescinded] Rule 1252 [Rescinded] Rule 1253 [Rescinded] Rule 1254 [Rescinded] Rule 1255 [Rescinded] Rule 1256 [Rescinded] Rule 1257 [Rescinded] Rule 1258 [Rescinded] Rule 1259 [Rescinded] Rule 1260 [Rescinded] Rule 1261 [Rescinded] Rule 1262 [Rescinded] Rule 1263 [Rescinded] Rule 1264 [Rescinded] Rule 1265 [Rescinded] Rule 1266 [Rescinded] Rule 1267 [Rescinded] Rule 1268 [Rescinded] Rule 1269 [Rescinded] Rule 1270 [Rescinded] Rule 1271 [Rescinded] Rule 1272 [Rescinded] Rule 1273 [Rescinded] Rule 1274 [Rescinded] Rule 1275 [Rescinded] Rule 1276 [Rescinded] Rule 1277 [Rescinded] Rule 1278 [Rescinded] Rule 1279 [Rescinded] Rule 1285 [Rescinded] Rule 1286 [Rescinded] Rule 1287 [Rescinded] Rule 1288 [Rescinded] Rule 1289 [Rescinded] Rule 1290 [Rescinded] Rule 1291 [Rescinded] Rule 1292 [Rescinded]