• A.Contents of the petition. A petition for leave to compromise, settle or discontinue an action in which a minor is a party or an action for wrongful death in which a minor is interested shall set forth:
• The facts of the case.
• The damages sustained.
• All expenses incurred or to be incurred, including counsel fees.
• Any other relevant information.
• B.The Court may require a hearing to determine whether the proposed compromise, settlement or discontinuance should be approved.
• C.Appearance at hearing. Necessary parties and witnesses shall appear at the hearing unless excused for cause shown.
• D.Proposed Order. All petitions pursuant to this rule shall be accompanied by alternative proposed Orders consisting of a proposed Order containing the suggested relief and a proposed Order substantially in the following form:

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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ORDER

AND NOW, this ___ day of ___, 200 ___, the Court shall consider the attached motion at a hearing to be held on ___, 200 ___, at ___, in a Courtroom to be designated.

BY THE COURT:

J.

Rule 2064. Compromise, Settlement, Discontinuance and Distribution.

A petition for leave to compromise, settle or discontinue an action in which an incapacitated person is a party shall be governed by Adams C.Civ.R. No. 2039.

ACTIONS IN WRONGFUL DEATH

Rule 2205. Wrongful Death. Notice.

In addition to the formal notice authorized by Pa.R.C.P. No. 2205, a plaintiff in a wrongful death action may give notice to a person entitled to recover damages in the action by any means of service, other than ordinary mail, authorized by general rule.

Rule 2206. Settlement, Compromise, Discontinuance and Judgment.

A petition filed pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 2206 shall be governed by Adams C.Civ.R.