246 Pa. Code Rule 204. Purpose and Construction of Rules.

Rule 204. Purpose and Construction of Rules.

(a) Purpose. The purpose and intent of these rules is to provide a complete and exclusive procedure for every action or proceeding to which they are applicable.
(b) Construction. In the construction of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Governing Actions and Proceedings Before Magisterial District Judges, the principles set forth in Pa.R.J.A. 104 to 115 shall be observed.

Comment:

This rule sets forth the general purpose and intent to make mandatory the use of the procedures prescribed in these rules.

Source

The provisions of this Rule 204 amended June 30, 1982, effective August 16, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2266; amended November 3, 2023, effective January 1, 2024, 53 Pa.B. 7170. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (390287).

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