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.
Rule 2206 - Settlement, compromise, discontinuance and judgment (a) No action for wrongful death in which a minor or an incapacitated person has an interest shall be discontinued nor shall the interest of a minor or an incapacitated person in any such action or in a judgment for damages recovered therein be compromised ...
As of the 2020–21 academic year, children must now be enrolled in school no later than age six (which had previously been age eight, except in Philadelphia). Children are now required to attend school until age 18, or graduation, whichever occurs first (this was previously age 17).
Current Rule 229 provides that a discontinuance is the sole method by which a plaintiff can terminate an action before trial. A discontinuance as to less than all defendants requires written consent of all parties to the action or leave of court.
236. When the Prothonotary is required by general or local rule to give notice to any party of any hearing, order, judgment or other matter, it shall be the duty of the moving party to furnish the Prothonotary with sufficient copies of such documents.
Other exceptions to limited tort – Other less common exceptions used to overcome limited tort include accidents caused by a defect in the design, manufacturing, repair, or maintenance of a vehicle. Lastly, an exception exists if the person who caused the accident intended to injure himself or another person.
Limited tort does NOT take away your right to sue. However, it does make it more difficult to win your case.
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.
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.
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.