Complaint Waived File With Court In Philadelphia
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As in most states, the statute of limitations in civil cases in Pennsylvania is two years. In most cases, this means that victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a civil lawsuit.
Collateral Orders. (a) General Rule. An appeal may be taken as of right from a collateral order of a trial court or other government unit.
Personal injury lawsuits such as those stemming from car accidents, medical malpractice, or slip and fall incidents are a one type of civil suit. Other common civil lawsuits include breach of contract, product liability, divorce and family law, property disputes, and housing disputes.
Rule 1037.2 - Judgments by Default-Assessment of Damages (A) In order for the Office of Judicial Records to assess damages pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1037(b)(1) upon default for failure to answer, a complaint in an action must pray for specific items and amounts.
In order to ask for IFP status, you must file a "PETITION AND AFFIDAVIT TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS" with the Court, in which you give the Judge detailed information about your financial situation. The required form is attached to these instructions, along with a form order for the Judge.
PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT. 1339 CHESTNUT STREET, 10TH FLOOR. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107.
All complaints are filed by the First Filing Unit, 1339 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Mail your complaint to this address. Include a self-address stamped envelope with your filing, to receive your filed complaint, pertinent forms and hearing information.
If an attorney does not represent you, you must come to the court's First Filing office on the 10th floor of 1339 Chestnut Street. Only the parties who entered into a contract or the person who suffered a personal injury or property damage normally have the right to bring an action.
Damages are limited to $8,000 – $12,000 and this amount varies from County to County. You cannot file a claim in Philadelphia Small Claims Court if you claim damages exceeding $12,000.
Small claims court is worth it when you know you are deterring someone from potentially harming others the same way they harmed you. You may also want to help others determine whether to do business with that person or corporation in the future, as court decisions are part of the public record.
