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. 12, March 23, 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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