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Pa.R.O.C.P. 7.2. — Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

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Rule text

After the relevant pleadings are closed, but within such time as not to unreasonably delay the hearing, any party may move for judgment on the pleadings. The court shall enter such judgment or order as shall be proper on the pleadings.

Note: Rule 7.2 has no counterpart in former Orphans' Court Rules, but is derived from Pa.R.C.P. No. 1034. The filings required by this rule are subject to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. See Rule 1.99.

Explanatory Comment: The Official Note to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1034 is fully incorporated by reference herein, except that the court may, but is not required to, promulgate local rules governing the procedure for these motions.

Notes

Source The provisions of this Rule 7.2 amended January 5, 2018, effective January 6, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 483; amended June 1, 2018, effective July 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 3573. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (390204).