231 Pa. Code Rule 1034. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

Rule 1034. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

(a)  After the relevant pleadings are closed, but within such time as not to unreasonably delay the trial, any party may move for judgment on the pleadings.

   Official Note
   Only the pleadings between the parties to the motion for judgment on the pleadings must be closed prior to filing the motion.
   Rule 239.6 requires every court to promulgate Local Rule 1034(a) describing the local court procedure governing motions for judgment on the pleadings.
(b)  The court shall enter such judgment or order as shall be proper on the pleadings.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 1034 adopted June 25, 1946, effective January 1, 1947; amended February 14, 1996, effective July 1, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 862; amended October 24, 2003, effective 9 months after the date of the Order, 33 Pa.B. 5506; amended November 2, 2005, effective immediately, 35 Pa.B. 6318; amended June 28, 2016, effective August 1, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3797. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (370006) and (366153).

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