Note: Applications pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 2039 (approval relating to compromise of minor's settlement), Pa.R.C.P. 2064 (relating to compromise of incapacitated person) and Pa.R.C.P. 2206 (relating to wrongful death settlement) are governed by Adams C. Civ. R. 2039, 2064 and 2206.

Rule 206.4(c). Petition. Rule to Show Cause.

  • The procedure set forth in Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.6 is adopted and a rule to show cause shall issue following petition as a matter of course pursuant to that Rule with the exception that no rule will issue for a petition under Adams C.Civ.R. No. 206.1(a)(4). Petitions under Adams C.Civ.R. No. 206.1(a)(4) will be scheduled for hearing by the Civil Business Judge designated by the President Judge.
  • Form Order. The petitioner shall attach to all petitions, except those filed under Adams C.Civ.R. No. 206.1(a)(4), a proposed Order in the following form:

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ADAMS COUNTY (Caption) ORDER

AND NOW, this ___ day of ___, 200 ___, upon consideration of the within petition, it is hereby ordered that:

  1. a rule is issued upon the respondent to show cause why the petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested;
  2. the respondent shall file an answer to the petition within twenty days of service upon the respondent;
  3. The petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
  4. An evidentiary hearing on disputed facts, if necessary, and argument shall be held on ___, 200___, at ___, in Courtroom ___ of the Adams County Courthouse;
  5. The petitioner shall file a brief in support of the petition within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order. Any party opposing the petition shall file a responsive brief within seven (7) days of service of the petitioner's brief. The filing of briefs is not necessary.
  6. Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner [In cases where a stay of execution has been requested]
  7. The request for a stay of execution shall be heard by the Court on ___, 200___, at ___, in Courtroom ___ of the Adams County Courthouse.
  8. BY THE COURT,
  9. ___
  10. C. The Court, in its discretion, may determine that there are extraordinary circumstances justifying immediate relief or modification of the form of the Order or time period set forth therein. Any party to a