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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1730

THE COURTS

CARBON COUNTY

Amendment of Local Rule of Civil Procedure L205.3 Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary, Originals and Copies; No. 95-2427

[32 Pa.B. 4816]

Administrative Order 13-2002

   And Now, this 23rd day of September, 2002, in order to streamline the procedure and provide efficient and consistent filing procedures, it is hereby

   Ordered and Decreed that effective thirty (30) days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas hereby Amends Local Rule of Civil Procedure L205.3 governing the procedure for Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary in regards to originals and copies.

   The Carbon County District Court Administrator is Ordered and Directed to do the following:

   1.  File seven (7) certified copies of this Administrative Order with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

   2.  File two (2) certified copies and one (1) diskette with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

   3.  File one (1) certified copy with the Pennsylvania Civil Procedural Rules Committee.

   4.  Forward one (1) copy for publication in the Carbon County Law Journal.

   5.  Forward one (1) copy to the Carbon County Law Library.

   6.  Keep continuously available for public inspection a copy of the Order in the Prothonotary's Office.

By the Court

RICHARD W. WEBB,   
President Judge

Rule L205.3.  Filing Pleadings and Other Legal Papers with the Prothonotary. Originals and Copies.

   (a)  1.  The use of backers and/or toppers is prohibited.

   2.  Original pleadings shall be held together by paper clip or expandable spring-loaded clip.

   3.  Original pleadings shall not be highlighted by the use of colored markers. Highlighting of text can be done on the computer by bolding or using a different shape and size of font.

   4.  All documents shall be single-sided.

   5.  Paper size shall not exceed 8 1/2" x 11" and shall be on good quality paper.

   6.  Attachments smaller than 8 1/2" x 11" paper shall be attached to regular size paper by using scotch tape.

   7.  All exhibit tabs shall appear at the bottom of the pleading.

   8.  Pages must be consecutively numbered beginning with page 2 and said number shall appear in the upper right hand corner of the pleading.

   9.  All copies attached to the pleadings must be clear and legible.

   10.  A Civil Cover Sheet, in the form prescribed by Exhibit ''C'' of these Rules, shall be attached to any document commencing an action (whether the action is commenced by Complaint, Writ of Summons, Notice of Appeal, or by Petition) in the Prothonotary's office. The information requested is necessary to allow the Court to properly monitor, control and dispose cases filed. A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet must also be attached to service copies of the document commencing an action.

Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County
Civil Cover Sheet
For Prothonotary's/Clerk's Use only (Docket Number)
A. PLAINTIFF'S NAME:
 
 
DEFENDANT'S NAME:
PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS:
 
 
DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS:
PLAINTIFF'S NAME:
 
 
DEFENDANT'S NAME:
PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS:
 
 
DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS:
TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAINTIFFS
 
 
TOTAL NUMBER OF DEFENDANTS
B. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
 
___  $25,000 or less
 
___  More than $25,000
 
___  Assessment of damages hearing required
 
___  Assessment of damages hearing not required
C. COMMENCE-
MENT OF ACTION
 
___  1.  Complaint
 
___  2.  Writ of Summons
 
___  3.  Notice of Appeal
 
___  4. Petition Action
D. OTHER
 
___  5.  Arbitration
 
___  6.  Jury
 
___  7.  Non Jury
 
___  8.  Class Action
 
___  9.  In-Forma Pauperis
 
 
___  10.  Transfer from Other Jurisdiction
___  11.  Minor's Compromise
___  12.Survival Action
___  13.  Wrongful Death Action (Involving minors)
E.  TRACK ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED   (CHECK ONE)   COURT HAS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ALL TRACK ASSIGNMENTS
 
 ______ FAST  ______ STANDARD  ______ COMPLEX   If complex, state reasons:
 
F. CODE AND CASE TYPE (See instructions)
 
 
G. CODE AND CASE SPECIFIC (See instructions)
H. STATUTORY BASIS FOR CAUSE OF ACTION (See instructions)
 
 
I. RELATED PENDING CASES
(List by Docket Number--Indicate whether the related cases have been consolidated)
 
J. TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
 
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff/Petitioner/Appellant. Papers may be served at the address set forth below.
NAME OF PLAINTIFF'S/APPELLANT'S ATTORNEY
 
 
 
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
 
 
 
SUPREME COURT
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
 
DATE: _________________               SIGNATURE: _________________

SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE

Instructions for Completing Civil Cover Sheet

   Carbon Local Civil Rule 205.3 requires that a Civil Cover Sheet be attached to any document commencing an action (whether the action is commenced by Complaint, Writ of Summons, Notice of Appeal, or Petition). The information requested is necessary to enable the Court to properly monitor, control and dispose of cases filed. A copy of the Civil Cover Sheet must be attached to service copies of the document commencing the action. The attorney (or pro se party) filing a case shall complete the form as follows:

A.  Parties

   i.  Plaintiffs/Defendants
Enter names (last, first, middle initial) of plaintiff and defendant. If the plaintiff or defendant is a government agency or corporation, use the full name of the agency or corporation. In the event there are more than two plaintiffs and/or two defendants, list the additional parties on the Supplemental Parties Form. Husband and wife should be listed as separate parties.

   ii.  Parties' Addresses
Enter the address of the parties at the time of filing of the action. If any party is a corporation, enter the address of the registered office of the corporation.

   iii.  Number of Plaintiffs/Defendants
Indicate the total number of plaintiffs and the total number of defendants in the action. Of course, additional parties may be named later as a result of joinder or otherwise.

B.  Amount in Controversy
Check the appropriate box. Indicate whether an Assessment of Damages Hearing is required.

C.  Commencement of Action
Indicate type of document filed to initiate the action.

D.  Other
Indicate whether the case is an arbitration, jury or non-jury case. Check any other appropriate boxes. If the action will require the entry of an Order approving a minor/incapacitated person's compromise, wrongful death or survival action, check the appropriate box.

E.  Track Assignment--Court has final approval for all track assignments.
If you are requesting the Complex track, please indicate the reasons for your request.

F.  Type of Action--Case Specific
Select and insert the applicable case type and code from the first two columns of the following list:

Code Case Type Code Case Type Code Case Specific Code Case Specific
O Adoption 9 Mandamus 020 Airplane/Aviation 007 Motor Veh. Accdt.>$25,000
X Assessment Appeal M Mental Health 001 Assault/Battery 037 Motor.Veh. Accdt.<$25,000
8 Aud./Fin. Reports # Miscellaneous 018 Class Action 009 Negotiable Instrument
A Civil Action F Mortgage Foreclosure 015 Consumer Credit 002 Premises Liability
C Custody $ Municipal Appeal 019 Contract--Construction 027 Product Liability
1 Declaratory Judgment 7 Name Change 011 Contract--Sale of Goods 006 Property Damage (non-veh)
B District Justice Appeal % Non-Profit Corporation 012 Contract--Other 013 Rent/Lease/Ejectment
D Divorce ! Tax Sale 030 Employment/Wrongful Disc. 039 Right to Know
W Ejectment PA Partition 016 Fraud 024 Stockholder Suit
N Eminent Dom./Dec. of Tak. P Protection from Abuse 025 Defamation 014 Title to Real Property
2 EminentDomain/Pet.Viewers R Replevin 040 Indirect Criminal Contempt 023 Toxic Tort--Pers. Injury
E Equity Z Termination--Involuntary 008 Insurance-Declar. Judgment 031 Toxic Waste/Environ.
H Decedent's Estate K Termination--Voluntary 034 Malicious Prosecution
G Guardian/Minor Q Quiet Title 022 Malpractice
I Incapacity V Zoning Appeal 033 Mechanic's Lien
L License Suspension Appeal

G.  Code
Insert applicable code(s) from the above list.

H.  Statutory Basis for Cause of Action
If the action is commenced pursuant to statutory authority (''Petition Action''), the specific statute must be cited.

I.  Related Pending Cases
All previously filed related cases must be identified. Indicated whether they have been consolidated by Court Order or Stipulation.

J.  Plaintiff's/Appellant's/Petitioner's Attorney--Entry of Appearance
The name of filing party's attorney must be inserted, together with the other required information. Unrepresented filers must provide their name, address, telephone number and signature.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-1730. Filed for public inspection October 4, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]



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