Judgment Upon Default or Admission. Assessment of Damages. (a) If an action is not commenced by a complaint, the prothonotary, upon praecipe of the defendant, shall enter a rule upon the plaintiff to file a complaint.
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 Pennsylvania, no one is excused or exempt from jury duty except those who: Are in active service of the Armed Forces; Have served on jury duty within three years of their current summons. Demonstrate to the court undue hardship or extreme inconvenience.
The Nuisance Business Law was created to address the City's commitment to reducing chronic nuisance behaviors in and around businesses to improve the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
Asbestos Litigation. Special Provisions. (a) In an action involving any allegation for injury or death arising from exposure to asbestos, the rules of civil procedure governing a civil action shall apply except as provided by this rule.
Failure to complete the questionnaire may result in court action/fines.
Prospective jurors who lie during voir dire—the process of jury selection—can find themselves in serious legal trouble. We do not recommend doing this.
Consequences of Not Showing for Jury Duty in Pennsylvania This is an incredibly important duty that remains the backbone of our criminal and civil justice systems. Individuals who fail to show up for jury duty when summoned could face fines and/or imprisonment for contempt of court under 42 Pa. C.S. § 4584.
Any person who fails to appear pursuant to such order or who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons may be fined up to $1,000.00, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof.