Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

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(8) If the Assigned Judge determines that argument is advisable before a three-judge panel, the Assigned Judge and the Court Administrator’s Office will make the necessary scheduling arrangements for such panel argument.

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If the assigned judge determines that three-judge panel argument is advisable, the assigned judge and Court Administrator’s Office must make the necessary scheduling arrangements.

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Civil cases

(4) Oral argument may be requested as set forth in Local Rule 211.

Summary: Oral argument may be requested under Local Rule 211.

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Civil cases

Nothing in this section shall prohibit a party(ies), who is having difficulty in complying with a discovery request, from requesting a Discovery Conference with the Court by filing a Motion for Discovery Conference before a Notice of the Intention to Seek Sanctions is sent by the requesting party(ies).

Summary: A party having difficulty complying with discovery may request a discovery conference by motion before sending a Notice of Intention to Seek Sanctions.

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Common questions about Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas pre-motion conference requirements

Does Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas rules set a pre-motion procedure for summary judgment. If the assigned judge determines that three-judge panel argument is advisable, the assigned judge and Court Administrator’s Office must make the necessary scheduling arrangements. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section RULE 1035.2(a) – MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT — PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION

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