PHILADELPHIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - TRIAL DIVISION, CIVIL LOCAL RULES - Revised 1-20-20

Sep 19, 2026

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Local Rules for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil, revised on 1-20-20. The table of contents organizes procedural requirements for civil matters, including citations and their effect, attorney roles such as notaries public, approvals of sureties, stipulations, and the format and electronic filing of legal papers. It also covers pleadings, petitions, briefing and certification duties, motions and briefs, conferences, sanctions, assignment of cases, trial procedures, post-trial relief, appeals and service of papers, and additional general provisions for municipal court appeals.

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Rule *51 Citation, Categorization and Effect of Philadelphia Civil Rules

Rule *76 Attorneys as Notaries Public

Rule *105 Approval of Sureties

Rule *201 Stipulations

Rule *204.1 Pleadings and Other Legal Papers. Format

Rule *205.2(b) Cover Sheet

Rule *205.4 Electronic Filing of Legal Papers Filed in the Civil Trial Division

Rule *206.1(a) Designation of Petitions

Rule *208.2 Briefing Requirement

Rule *208.3 Motions Considered Without Written Response or Briefs

Rule *210 Brief

Rule *212.1 Pretrial and Settlement Conferences—Pretrial Statements

Rule *215 Assignment of Cases in the Trial Division

Rule *223.1 Trial Procedure—General

Rule *227 Motions for Post-Trial Relief

Rule *227.3 Transcript of Testimony

Rule *227.5 Bill of Costs

Rule *229 Termination of Cases

Rule 320 Appeals from State and Local Agencies

First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County Trial Division - Civil Local Rules Revised 1-20-20 PHILADELPHIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TRIAL DIVISION, CIVIL LOCAL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS Rule *51 Citation, Categorization and Effect of Philadelphia Civil Rules.................................. Pg. 1 Rule *76 Attorneys as Notaries Public............................................................. Pg. 2 Rule *105 Approval of Sureties.................................................................. Pg. 2 Rule *201 . Stipulations......................................................................... Pg. 2 Rule *204.1 . Pleadings and Other Legal Papers. Format............................................... Pg. 3 Rule *205.2(a) . Pleadings. (Rescinded) ............................................................. Pg. 3 Rule *205.2(b) . Cover Sheet..................................................................... Pg. 3 Rule *205.4 Electronic Filing of Legal Papers Filed in the Civil Trial Division............................. Pg. 4 Rule *206.1(a) . Designation of Petitions............................................................ Pg. 6 Rule *206.3 Petitions for Approval of Settlement of No-Fault Benefits.................................... Pg. 7 Rule *206.4(c) . Rule to Show Cause. Issuance as of Course. Form of Order. Stay............................ Pg. 7 Rule *208.2(c). Briefing Requirement.............................................................. Pg. 7 Rule *208.2(d) . Certification of Uncontested Status.................................................... Pg. 7 Rule *208.2(e) . Certification of Good Faith Attempt to Amicably Resolve Discovery Motions.................. Pg. 7 Rule *208.3(a). Motions Initially Considered Without Written Response or Briefs............................ Pg. 7 Rule *208.3(b) . Motions Considered After Response Period. Briefs....................................... Pg. 9 Rule *210 . Brief............................................................................... Pg. 10 Rule *212.1 Pretrial and Settlement Conferences—Pretrial Statements.................................... Pg. 10 Rule *212.2 Sanctions for Failure to Settle (Rescinded) ................................................. Pg. 10 Rule *212.3 Settlement Conferences—Non-Jury Cases................................................ Pg. 10 Rule *215 Assignment of Cases in the Trial Division................................................. Pg. 11 Rule *216.1 Continuances—Physical Witnesses...................................................... Pg. 12 Rule *223.1 Trial Procedure—General............................................................. Pg. 12 Rule *227 . Motions for Post-Trial Relief........................................................... Pg. 13 Rule 227.3 Transcript of Testimony............................................................... Pg. 13 Rule *227.5 Bill of Costs......................................................................... Pg. 14 Rule *229 Termination of Cases................................................................. Pg. 15 Rule 229.1 Sanctions for Failure to Deliver Settlement Funds............................................ Pg. 16 Rule 320 Appeals from State and Local Agencies..................................................… Pg. 17 Rule *430 Publication..................................................................……….. Pg. 18 Rule *430.1 Alternative Service................................................................ Pg. 18 Rule *440 Service of Papers.................................................................... Pg. 18 Rule *1001 General Provisions Applicable to Municipal Court Appeals................................... Pg. 19 Rule *1007.1 Listing Procedures and Jury Fees...................................................... Pg. 22 Rule *1007.2 Jury Size in Civil T

FAQs

What does the Philadelphia Civil Local Rules revision date indicate?

The rules are marked as “Revised 1-20-20,” indicating the local rules’ updated version date.

Which topics does the table of contents cover in civil trial procedure?

It lists rules covering citations and effects, attorney notary roles, surety approvals, stipulations, pleading formats, electronic filing, petitions, motions and briefs, conferences, sanctions, case assignment, and trial and post-trial processes.

How are electronic filings addressed in the civil trial division?

The table of contents includes “Rule *205.4 Electronic Filing of Legal Papers Filed in the Civil Trial Division,” showing dedicated guidance for electronic submission of papers.

Sep 19, 2026

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