Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 200 - BUSINESS OF COURTS
Rule 208.1 - Motion. Definition. Scope
Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 208.1
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) As used in this chapter, "motion" means any application to the court for an order made in any civil action or proceeding except as provided by subdivision (b)(1) and (2).
(b)
(1) The rules of this chapter shall not apply
to the following matters:
(i) preliminary
objections (Rule 1028),
(ii)
motions for judgment on the pleadings (Rule 1034) and for summary judgment
(Rule 1035.1 et seq.),
(iii)
requests for special relief, including preliminary injunctions,
(iv) motions relating to the conduct of the
trial, including motions for nonsuit pursuant to Rule 218, motions relating to
jury selection, motions to exclude expert testimony pursuant to Rule
207.1, motions in limine, and
motions made during the course of the trial,
(v) motions for post-trial relief (Rule
227.1),
(vi) motions for delay
damages (Rule 238),
(vii) petitions
(Rule 206.1), and
(viii) petitions
for relief from a judgment by confession (Rule 2959).
(2) The rules of this chapter shall not apply
to motions arising in the following actions or proceedings:
(i) asbestos litigation and cases otherwise
designated by the court for special management (Rules 1041.1 and
1041.2),
(ii) actions in replevin
(Rule 1071 et seq.),
(iii) class
actions (Rule 1701 et seq.),
(iv)
family law actions (Rules 1901 through 1940.9), and
(v) proceedings in Orphans' Court.
(c) The rules of this chapter shall not modify the provisions of any other general rule governing a particular motion.
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