Pennsylvania Motion Practice (2024 Ed.)

Front Matter

• Front Matter
• Appendix Pennsylvania Motion Practice Forms

Chapter 1 Motion Basics

• 1 1 Introduction
• 1 2 Matters Addressed by Petition Rather Than Motion
• 1 3 General Rules for Motions
• 1 4 Rules of Selected Jurisdictions

Chapter 2 Preliminary Motions

• 2 1 Introduction
• 2 2 Discovery in Aid of Complaint
• 2 3 Motions for Alternative Service of Process
• 2 4 Motion for Rule to File a Complaint (Pa. R. Civ. P. 1037(A))
• 2 5 Preliminary Relief
• 2 6 Motions for Coordination of Actions Pending in Different Counties
• 2 7 Forms

Chapter 3 Preliminary Objections

• 3 1 Introduction
• 3 2 Rule 1028: Preliminary Objections
• 3 3 Overview of Procedure
• 3 4 Proper Application of and Grounds for Preliminary Objections
• 3 5 Forms

Chapter 4 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

• 4 1 Introduction
• 4 2 Rule 1034: Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
• 4 3 Procedure
• 4 4 Grounds for Moving for Judgment on the Pleadings
• 4 5 Opposing the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
• 4 6 Avoiding Adjudication by Amending the Pleadings
• 4 7 Entry of Judgment
• 4 8 Forms

Chapter 5 Motion for Class Certification

• 5 1 Introduction
• 5 2 Timing
• 5 3 Form
• 5 4 Hearing
• 5 5 Forms

Chapter 6 Discovery Motions

• 6 1 Motion for Protective Order
• 6 2 Motion to Quash
• 6 3 Motion to Compel
• 6 4 Motion for Sanctions
• 6 5 Forms

Chapter 7 Summary Judgment Motions

• 7 1 Introduction
• 7 2 Rules and Procedures Applicable to Summary Judgment Motions
• 7 3 Forms

Chapter 8 Pre-Trial Motions

• 8 1 Motions in Limine
• 8 2 Motion for a Discontinuance
• 8 3 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute
• 8 4 Motion for Continuance
• 8 5 Forms for Pre-Trial Motions

Chapter 9 Trial Motions

• 9 1 Motions Related to Jury Selection
• 9 2 Motions for Nonsuit
• 9 3 Application for View of the Premises
• 9 4 Motions for Post-Trial Relief
• 9 5 Motion for Delay Damages
• 9 6 Forms

Chapter 10 Motions for Post-Trial Relief

• 10 1 Introduction
• 10 2 Post-Trial Relief—Pa. R. Civ. P. 227.1
• 10 3 Purpose of Rule
• 10 4 Available Relief
• 10 5 Time of Filing
• 10 6 Contents of Post-Trial Motions
• 10 7 Post-Trial Relief Motions and Appeals
• 10 8 Court En Banc—Pa. R. Civ. P. 227:2
• 10 9 Transcript of Testimony—Pa. R. Civ. P. 227.3
• 10 10 Entry of Judgment Upon Praecipe of a Party—Pa. R. Civ. P. 227.4
• 10 11 Forms

Chapter 11 Appellate Motions

• 11 1 Introduction
• 11 2 General Rules
• 11 3 Petition for Allowance of Appeal (of Final Order to Supreme Court)
• 11 4 Petition for Permission to Appeal (Interlocutory Order to Appellate Court)
• 11 5 Motion to Enlarge Time to Appeal
• 11 6 Application for Stay/Injunction Pending Appeal
• 11 7 Motion to Quash Appeal
• 11 8 Miscellaneous

Appendix Pennsylvania Motion Practice Forms

• Front Matter
• Appendix Pennsylvania Motion Practice Forms