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Beaver Cnty. C.P. Local Rules of Civil Procedure LR 430

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The Beaver County Legal Journal is designated as the publisher of legal notices in Beaver

County. Unless the manner of publication of service of process or notice is otherwise specified

by law or rule of court, such service or notice shall be made by publishing the same once in

the Beaver County Legal Journal and once in a newspaper of general circulation in Beaver

County.

LR1018.1. Notice to Defend.

The following organization shall be named in the Notice to Defend as the organization from

whom legal help can be obtained:

Lawyer Referral Service of the Beaver

County Bar Association

788 Turnpike Street

Beaver, PA 15009

Telephone Number: 724-728-4888

http://bcba-pa.org/lawyer-referral-service/

LR1028(c). Procedures for Disposition of Preliminary Objections.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Preliminary Objections

shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in opposition

shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Preliminary objections shall be placed on the argument

list by the Court Administrator upon the filing of a Praecipe for Argument by either party.

(2) The preliminary objections, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all must be

filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court Administrator by

the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the preliminary objections being overruled sua

sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be secured from the Prothonotary.

(3) Upon receipt of a copy of the preliminary objections, supporting brief, and Praecipe for

Argument, the Court Administrator shall place the case on a list to be argued and send notice of

the date, time and place of oral argument. In appropriate cases, the court may order the matter to

be decided on briefs only unless a party requests oral argument thereafter.

(4) Where preliminary objections raise an issue under Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(1), (5), (6), (7) or

(8), the filing party shall first present a Motion for a Scheduling Order in Civil Motions Court,

along with a copy of the preliminary objections which the party intends to file attached as an

exhibit and accompanied by an Order in substantially the following form:

ORDER

AND NOW, this ______ day of ______ , ______ , upon consideration of the foregoing Motion

for a Scheduling Order, it is hereby ordered that:

(1) The attached preliminary objections shall be filed by the moving party, endorsed with a

notice to plead, within ____ days of this Order;

(2) Non-moving parties shall file response(s) to the preliminary objections, if required,

within ____ days of this Order;

(3) All discovery related to the issues raised in the preliminary objections shall be completed

by ______ ;

(4) Any evidence that the parties wish the court to consider shall be filed with the

Prothonotary by ______ ;

(5) The moving party shall file a Praecipe for Argument with the Court Administrator after

the expiration of the discovery period, but no later than ______ ;

(5A) Alternatively, argument shall be held on ______ , _____ at __ : __ in Courtroom ____ of

the Beaver County Courthouse;

(6) The brief of the moving party shall be filed by ______ and any response briefs shall be

filed by ______ ; and

(7) Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all other parties by the moving party.

BY THE COURT:

______ , J.

At the time of the presentation of the motion, the Court shall issue a scheduling Order in

accordance with the proposed Order set forth above. Failure of a party to comply with this

subsection may result in sanctions.

(5) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only

a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.

LR1034(a). Disposition of a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Judgment

on the Pleadings shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs

in opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings

shall be placed on the argument list by the Court Administrator upon the filing of a Praecipe for

Argument by either party.

(2) The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for

Argument all must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the

Court Administrator by the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the Motion for Judgment

on the Pleadings being denied sua sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be

secured from the Prothonotary.

(3) Upon receipt of a copy of the Praecipe for Argument and the Motion for Judgment on the

Pleadings, the Court Administrator shall place the case on the list to be argued and send notice of

the date, time and place of oral argument.

(4) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only

a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.

LR1035.2(a). Disposition of Motions for Summary Judgment.

(1) Except as otherwise permitted by Order of Court for cause shown, Motions for Summary

Judgment shall not exceed five (5) pages in length and supporting briefs as well as briefs in

opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Motions for Summary Judgment shall be

placed on the argument list by the Court Administrator upon the filing of a Praecipe for

Argument by either party.

(2) The Motion for Summary Judgment, a supporting brief, and a Praecipe for Argument all

must be filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary and copies provided to the Court

Administrator by the filing party. Failure to do so may result in the Motion for Summary

Judgment being denied sua sponte or upon motion. A Praecipe for Argument form can be

secured from the Prothonotary. The original Praecipe must be filed with the Prothonotary and a

copy must be delivered by the filing party to the Court Administrator, along with a copy of the

Motion for Summary Judgment.

(3) Upon receipt of a copy of the Praecipe for Argument and the Motion for Summary

Judgment, the Court Administrator shall place the case on the list to be argued, assign the case to

a judge and send notice of the date, time and place of oral argument.

(4) The briefing schedule is governed by LR211C unless otherwise ordered by the court. Only

a single brief may be filed by each party unless granted leave of court for additional briefing.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

LR1143. Initial Case Management Conference.

The Court shall hold case management conferences for all mortgage foreclosure actions, one

day per month as shall be designated in the Court calendar. The Court Administrator shall set

forth dates for case management conferences for the subsequent calendar year no later than

October of the current year so that conferences can properly be scheduled.

For all new filings in mortgage foreclosures:

(a) The Prothonotary shall assign the case to a judge using the Infocon system.

(b) A case management conference shall be automatically scheduled at the time of the initial

case filing by the Prothonotary, utilizing the Infocon system, to be held on the first month

following the month of the initial case filing, on a date set forth in the Court calendar.

Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or counsel for

opposing parties, a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in length.

This case summary shall be substantially in accordance with Form 1143(a) and shall set forth

whether there are any motions for judgment on the pleadings or preliminary objections pending

or anticipated, suggested dates for the completion of discovery, suggested dates by which to file

dispositive motions, amenability of the parties to participate in Housing Opportunities of Beaver

County mortgage conciliation program.

(d) At the time of the case management conference, the Court shall, after consultation with

the parties, issue a case management order setting forth a timeline for discovery, the filing of

dispositive motions and shall place the case on a list for pre-trial conference.

(e) Failure of one or both parties to appear at the time of the case management conference or a

party's failure to prepare the case summary as required in subsection (c) may result in sanctions,

at the discretion of the Court including, but not limited to:

1. The scheduling of a subsequent conference where one party fails to appear and an

award of counsel fees to the party appearing. See 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 2503(7) (relating to

dilatory, obdurate or vexatious conduct);

2. The adoption of the proposed schedule provided by the party appearing where one

party fails to appear, or by the party in compliance with these rules where one party fails

to provide the Court with a case summary;

3. Any other sanction the Court deems appropriate.

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent either party from presenting a motion,

requesting a case management conference, or to prevent the Court from sua sponte doing so

pursuant to LR212.2B, such that the Court may enter a new amended case management order at

that time.

Note: Parties are encouraged to engage in pre-trial discovery at the earliest possible

opportunity in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Nothing contained in

this rule should be construed as to prevent the parties from engaging in discovery prior to the

case management conference.

Should a case be removed from the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Conciliation Program, a

case management conference shall be scheduled by the Court under the conditions of paragraphs

(c)—(f) above.

FORM 1143(a)

(COVER SHEET WITH CAPTION)

LR1143 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASE SUMMARY

PENDING/ANTICIPATED PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS/MOTIONS FOR

JUDGEMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

1. Are there any pending or anticipated preliminary objections or motions for judgement on

the pleadings in this case?

Yes ____ No ____

If yes, please provide more detail:

__________

SUGGESTED DATES

2. Set forth suggested dates for the following:

Date by which fact discovery should be completed: __________

Dates by which dispositive motions and responses thereto should be filed:

Dispositive motions __________

Responses thereto __________

Date proposed for pre-trial conference: __________

3. Are you interested in applying to the Housing Opportunities of Beaver County mortgage

conciliation program?

Yes ____ No ____

Has the Defendant made application for the program?

Yes ____ No ____

Submitted By: _________________

LR1147(a)(2). Mortgage Foreclosure.

In order to comply with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1147(a)(2), every complaint in mortgage foreclosure

shall contain a full and complete description of the land subject to the mortgage. NOTE: A Metes

and bounds description of the land is preferable. The attachment as an Exhibit to the complaint

of a copy of the deed which conveyed the land to the mortgagor(s) will usually constitute

compliance with this rule. A reference in the complaint to a recorded deed or mortgage for a

fuller description will not constitute compliance with this rule.

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION

1301A.

These Rules apply to the following civil matters or issues which shall be submitted to

compulsory arbitration under Section 7361 of the Judicial Code and were filed with the

Prothonotary after January 1, 2022:

1. All civil actions, as defined in Pa.R.C.P. No. 1001(a) and (b)(1), as amended, for money

damages where the amount in controversy on any claim is $35,000 or less, exclusive of interest

and costs. The amount in controversy shall be determined from the pleadings, by agreement of

the parties or by the court.

2. Where no appearance has been entered or a default judgment has been entered in a civil

action and the plaintiff desires to have the damages assessed in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

3. By agreement of reference signed by the parties or their counsel. Such agreement shall

define the issues and contain such stipulation as to facts, admissions or waivers of defenses or

proofs as are agreed upon.

4. Cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $35,000 but does not exceed $50,000.00

may be submitted to arbitration under these rules where all parties have consented thereto in

writing and such written consent is filed.

5. For all actions filed prior to January 1, 2022, the arbitration limit shall remain $25,000.00

pursuant to the former LR1301A, unless all parties have consented otherwise, in writing, and

such written consent is filed.

LR1301B. Exceptions.

These rules shall not apply to the following matters:

1. Action in Ejectment;

2. Action to Quiet Title;

3. Action in Replevin, unless authorized by the court;

4. Action in Mandamus;

5. Action in Quo Warranto;

6. Action of Mortgage Foreclosure;

7. Actions upon Ground Rent;

8. Foreign Attachment;

9. Fraudulent Debtors Attachment; and

10. Where claims for relief were heretofore asserted in an action in equity.

LR1301C. Compensation of Board.

Each member of the Board of Arbitration who has signed an award, whether as a majority or

as a dissenter, shall receive as compensation a daily fee in an amount as set by the Court from

time to time by special order. Where hearings exceed one day, the arbitrators may petition the

court for additional compensation which may be granted for cause shown. Any such request

should be made prior to submitting the award to the Court Administrator as required by Local

Rule 1306.

LR1301D. Procedure for Payment.

Upon the filing of the arbitrator's award, the Prothonotary shall certify such filing to the

County Commissioners and to the County Controller, together with the names of the members of

the Board and an Order for payment. The County Commissioners and Controller shall thereupon

pay the applicable fee to each member of the Board. Such fees shall not be taxed as costs in the

case.

LR1301E. Discovery.

Discovery in Compulsory Arbitration cases subject to these rules shall be governed by

LR4011 and shall be completed on the last business day of the fourth month after the month of

the initial filing, unless leave of court for an extension of time is secured for cause shown.

LR1302A. Eligibility to Serve as Arbitrators.

Only persons actively engaged in the practice of law in Beaver County shall be eligible to

serve as Arbitrators. For purposes of this rule, ''persons actively engaged in the practice of law'' is

defined as: persons who are authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to practice law and

who regularly maintain their principal office in Beaver County for the practice of law, excluding

all attorneys employed full time by Beaver County unless their Department Head consents in

writing to their eligibility. Any person who desires to serve as an Arbitrator must attend an

arbitration seminar approved by the Court Administrator.

LR1302B. Qualifications of Chair.

Only persons admitted to the practice of law for at least fifteen (15) years and who have

extensive civil trial experience are eligible to serve as Chair of the Boards of Arbitrators.

LR1302C. List of Arbitrators.

The Court Administrator of Beaver County shall, with the approval of the President Judge, on

or before October 1 of each year, compile a list of persons eligible to serve as Arbitrators

including persons eligible to serve as Chair of Boards of Arbitrators. Persons who have been

determined to be eligible shall file a written consent to serve as an Arbitrator or Chair with the

Court Administrator. Arbitrators and Chair shall be selected alphabetically as nearly as possible

by the Court Administrator in accordance with L1302D from the persons who have filed a

consent to serve.

LR1302D. Selection of Board.

Boards of Arbitrators shall be selected by the Court Administrator to serve on each arbitration

day designated by the Court. Two Arbitrators and a Chair shall be selected from the list of

eligible persons who have consented to serve and appointed to each Board. At least one of the

two other arbitrators shall have significant civil trial experience. The Court Administrator shall

give each Arbitrator at least ninety (90) days written notice of the date the Arbitrator is to serve.

LR1302E. Scheduling of Cases.

(1) All cases subject to Compulsory Arbitration, shall be scheduled for hearing on the

arbitration date for the sixth month after the month of the initial case filing.

(2) Upon the initial filing of a case subject to Compulsory Arbitration, the Prothonotary shall

issue an Arbitration Order setting forth the deadline for discovery and the Arbitration hearing

date. The filing party shall serve a copy of the Arbitration Order with the initial filing and shall

deliver a copy of the Arbitration Order to the Court Administrator.

(3) All requests for a continuance with good cause shown must be submitted to and approved

by the Court to a date to be selected by the Court Administrator. Continuances requested within

10 calendar days of the scheduled arbitration will not be granted barring unforeseen

circumstances arising and/or good cause shown. Copies of all orders associated with the motion

to continue must be served on all parties by the presenting party.

(4) The Court Administrator shall schedule a sufficient number of cases for hearing on each

arbitration day and give written notice of the hearing date to counsel for all parties and to pro se

litigants at least forty-five (45) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

(5) When scheduling cases for hearing, the Court Administrator shall avoid the creation of

conflicts of interest with Arbitrators. The notice of hearing shall identify the members of the

Board of Arbitration. Any objection to an Arbitrator shall be made to the Court within twenty

(20) days of mailing the notice and, if sustained, will be grounds to continue the hearing.

(6) If the case is initiated by Writ of Summons and no Complaint has been filed as of the time

of the scheduled arbitration hearing, the Arbitration panel shall refer the case to the Civil

Administrative judge for ruling.

(7) All appeals from Arbitration shall be considered an initial case filing pursuant to LR301

and scheduled for a case management conference by the Prothonotary.

LR1302F. Vacancies and Substitute Arbitrators.

An Arbitrator who has a conflict or is unable to attend a scheduled hearing date must

immediately notify the Court Administrator. The Court Administrator shall appoint a substitute

Arbitrator of similar experience (i.e., a Chair position will only be filled by another

eligible Chair). Absent good cause, if an Arbitrator is unable to serve, then the Arbitrator must

provide notice to the Court Administrator twenty (20) calendar days prior to the scheduled

hearing date.

Should a vacancy on the Board of Arbitration occur for any reason prior to hearing, or should

a member of the Board be unable to serve or fail to attend on the arbitration day, the Court

Administrator shall be notified and shall appoint a substitute. The appointment of the substitute

Arbitrator shall be communicated to all parties or their counsel prior to the commencement of the

hearing. If a party has an objection to the substitute, it shall be made forthwith or be waived.

Should an Arbitrator fail to appear on the scheduled arbitration day, without good cause, or

without having notified the Court Administrator at least twenty (20) calendar days prior thereto,

then that Arbitrator shall be removed from the list of eligible Arbitrators. Sanctions may be

imposed against the delinquent Arbitrator. A delinquent Arbitrator may petition the Court for

reinstatement onto the list of eligible Arbitrators for good cause shown.

LR1303A. Arbitration Hearings—Notice.

(1) Arbitration hearings shall be conducted at the Beaver County Courthouse pursuant to

assignment by the Court Administrator. Prior to the commencement of the hearing, the

Prothonotary shall administer the oath of office in the form mandated by Pa.R.C.P. 1312, to each

arbitrator and deliver the file to the Chair.

(2) Counsel will only be permitted to participate in the arbitration hearing if they have filed an

Entry of Appearance with the Prothonotary's Office.

Note: Coverage counsel/local counsel is encouraged to enter their appearance as ''co-counsel''

so that out-of-county counsel will continue to receive notices from the Court.

(3) If a party believes a case will require over an hour for presentation, then at least thirty (30)

calendar days prior to the arbitration hearing that party should present a motion to the Civil

Motion's Judge requesting more time for arbitration. In its discretion, the Court may schedule

any cases which require more time for a non-jury trial. The Board of Arbitrators shall have

discretion to allow expansion of or to limit the time for the presentation of a case.

(4) Every Complaint filed initially in Compulsory Arbitration, whether filed by a plaintiff

against a defendant or by a defendant against an additional defendant, shall contain a Notice of

Duty to Appear at Arbitration Hearing (FORM 1303) following the Notice to Defend which is

required by Pa.R.C.P. 1018.1(b).

(5) For any case which is not filed initially in Compulsory Arbitration, including but not

limited to, appeals from a civil judgment of a Magisterial District Court and cases which are

transferred or assigned to arbitration by Order of Court, or for those cases where FORM 1303

was not included in the Complaint as required by LR1303A(d), any party seeking a claim for

money damages shall file with the Prothonotary and serve on all other parties not less than sixty

(60) days prior to the scheduled arbitration hearing, a Notice of Duty to Appear at Arbitration

Hearing (FORM 1303).

Note: Failure of a party seeking a claim for money damages to comply with Rule

LR1303A(d) or (e) would result in that party being barred from proceeding with a non-jury trial

in lieu of an arbitration as provided in LR1303B.

LR1303B. Failure to Appear for Hearing.

If a party fails to appear for a scheduled arbitration hearing and if all present parties agree and

have complied with LR1303A(d) and (e), the matter may be transferred immediately to a Judge

of the Court of Common Pleas, if available, for an ex parte hearing on the merits and entry of a

non-jury verdict, from which there shall be no right to a trial de novo on appeal.

Note: This local rule results in the loss of the right to a trial de novo on appeal, as described in

the local rule. A dismissal or judgment which results from this local rule will be treated as any

other final judgment in a civil action, subject to Pa.R.C.P. 227.1. A licensed attorney appearing

for a party is considered an appearance for purposes of this rule.

FORM 1303 NOTICE OF DUTY TO APPEAR AT ARBITRATION HEARING

(Caption)

DUTY TO APPEAR AT ARBITRATION HEARING

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. The Notice to Defend contained in the Complaint

explains what you must do to dispute the claims made against you. If you file the written

response referred to in the Notice to Defend, a hearing before a board of arbitrators will take

place at a time and place to be designated by the Beaver County Court Administrator.

IF YOU FAIL TO FILE THE RESPONSE DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE TO DEFEND, A

JUDGMENT FOR THE AMOUNT CLAIMED IN THE COMPLAINT MAY BE ENTERED

AGAINST YOU BEFORE THE HEARING.

IF ONE OR MORE OF THE PARTIES IS NOT PRESENT AT THE HEARING, THE

MATTER MAY BE HEARD AT THE SAME TIME AND DATE BEFORE A JUDGE OF THE

COURT WITHOUT THE ABSENT PARTY OR PARTIES. THERE IS NO RIGHT TO A

TRIAL DE NOVO ON APPEAL FROM A DECISION ENTERED BY A JUDGE.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE ARBITRATION

HEARING CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE BEAVER COUNTY COURT

ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW:

Beaver County Court Administrator

Beaver County Courthouse

810 3rd St.

Beaver, PA 15009

Telephone: (724) 770-4700

LR1304. Powers of Arbitrators.

The Board of Arbitrators shall have the powers conferred upon them by law, including the

power to permit the amendment of any pleading. The Arbitrators' permission and the amendment

must be filed in writing promptly.

Note: 1. See Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 1303(b) and 1304(a) for the power of arbitrators to act when a

party fails to appear or is not ready.

LR1306. Arbitration Award.

The Board shall submit its award to the Court Administrator who shall note the same on its

records and forthwith file the award with the Prothonotary. Failure to submit the Award

promptly may result in the imposition of sanctions, including forfeiture of the Arbitrator's fees.

LR1306.1. Sanctions for Failure to Pay an Award from an Arbitration or Dispute

Resolution from Which No Appeal Has Been Taken.

(a) As used in this rule, the following words shall have the following meaning:

''Award.'' The finding of a Board of Arbitration, an arbitrator(s), or a dispute resolution

proceeding which compels payment, in any form of monetary exchange, to a prevailing party

from a non-prevailing party.

(b) The provisions of this rule shall not apply to the annuity or future installment portion of a

structured settlement award.

any of the provisions of this rule.

(d) A Non-prevailing Party shall have thirty-five (35) calendar days from receipt of an award

within which to deliver the award to the prevailing Party or its counsel.

(e) If awarded funds are not delivered to the Prevailing Party or its counsel within aforesaid

thirty-five day period, the Prevailing Party may present to the Court a Petition for Sanctions

which shall include:

1. an affidavit attesting to nonpayment;

2. a copy of any document evidencing the procedural history of the matter;

3. a copy of the award;

4. a copy of a receipt reflecting delivery of the award more than thirty-five (35) days prior to

the date of filing of the Petition; and

5. the form of Order specified in paragraph (G) below. The attorney shall certify to the Court

the applicable interest rate specified in paragraph F below and shall certify that the Petition and

its accompanying documents have been served on all interested counsel.

(f) Upon receipt of the Rule to Show Cause, the Petition and its supporting documentation

required by paragraph (E) above, the Non-prevailing Party shall have twenty (20) days to file an

Answer to the Rule and thereafter shall conduct discovery and appear for a hearing, if the Court

deems necessary. If the Court finds that the Non-prevailing Party has violated this local rule and

that there is no material dispute as to the terms of the award, the Court shall impose sanctions in

the form of simple interest calculated at the rate equal to the prime rate as listed in the first

edition of the Wall Street Journal published for the calendar year last preceding the date on

which the Petition was filed, running from the thirty-fifth day to the date of delivery of the

award; reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in the preparation and presentation of the Petition and

any subsequent action related thereto; and such other sanction as the Court deems necessary,

including liquidated damages not in excess of 10% of the award.

(g) The Petition shall be accompanied by two Orders in substantially the following form:

ORDER

AND NOW, this ____ day of ______ , 20 ____ , a Rule is issued upon ______ to show cause

why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to deliver awarded funds

to ______ or ______ within thirty-five (35) days after receipt of an award. Rule returnable twenty

(20) days hereafter, or ______ , 20 ____ , by which time an Answer shall be filed. If necessary, a

hearing or discovery on this matter will be held following the return of the Rule at a time or in a

manner to be designated by the Court. Thereafter, an appropriate Order shall be entered.

BY THE COURT:

______ , J.

ORDER

AND NOW, this ______ day of ______ , 20 ______ , upon consideration of the Petition for

Sanctions and its attachments, the Answer thereto, and upon a finding that payment was not

made to ______ or ______ within thirty-five days of receipt of the award in the above captioned

action, and ______ conduct in failing to deliver the awarded funds is dilatory, obdurate and

vexatious, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that in addition to the award of

$( ____ ), ______ is ordered to pay forthwith simple interest thereon at the rate of _____ on

$( ____ ) from ______ to the date of delivery of the awarded funds, together with $( ____ ) in

attorneys' fees, and $ _____ in liquidated damages, pursuant to Beaver County Local Rule 229.1.

BY THE COURT:

______ , J.

ACTIONS PURSUANT TO PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT

LR1901.5. Procedure for Enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders.

A. When a defendant is arrested for violation of a Protection From Abuse Order issued by the

Court or a Temporary Protection Order issued by a District Justice, the defendant shall be

preliminarily arraigned by a District Justice forthwith.

B. In that event, a complaint for a violation of an existing order must be filed with the District

Justice by the plaintiff in such action or by the police. The complaint shall be substantially in

following form:

(Caption)

COMPLAINT FOR INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATION

PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER

I, the undersigned, do hereby state:

1. My name is _________________ and I live at _________________ ;

2. I accuse _________________ , who lives at _________________ , with violating a

Protection From Abuse Order entered by Judge ______ on the ____ day of ____ , 20 ____ (attach

a copy of the Order if available);

3. The date (and the day of the week) when the accused committed the offense was on or

about ______ ;

4. The place where the offense was ______ ;

5. The acts committed by the accused were _________________ ; all of which were in

violation of the Protection From Abuse Order entered in accordance with the Protection From

Abuse Act, 35 P.S. § 10181, et seq.;

6. If the defendant has not already been arrested, I ask that a warrant of arrest be issued and

that the accused be required to answer the charges I have made.

I verify that the statements made in the complaint are true and correct to the best of my

knowledge, information and belief. I further understand that any false statements made herein are

subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

Date _________________ _________________ (Signature of Affiant)

The above subscribed affiant personally appeared before me on ______ , ______ , signed the

complaint in my presence and asserted that the facts therein are true and correct; and wherefore it

appears that there is probable cause for the issuance of process.

(SEAL) (Issuing Authority)

C. At the Preliminary Arraignment, the defendant shall be notified:

(a) that he or she is charged with indirect criminal contempt for violation of the Protection

From Abuse Order. A copy of the complaint shall be given to the defendant;

(b) that a hearing will be held before a judge of the Court on the first available date; and

and otherwise qualifies, counsel will be appointed.

D. Bail shall be set to insure defendant's presence at the contempt hearing in accordance with

Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure No. 4004 including, without limitation, the condition

that the defendant not contact the petitioner or members of the petitioner's household, or anyone

with whom the petitioner then resides, directly or indirectly.

E. If the defendant is not able to post bail, he shall be committed to the Beaver County Jail.

Bail may be thereafter posted through Beaver County Pre-Trial Services at the earliest

appropriate time.

F. The office of the District Justice shall cause the following completed forms and bail, if

entered, to be forwarded immediately to the Beaver County Court Administrator's Office, Beaver

County Courthouse:

(a) complaint charging a violation of the Protection From Abuse Order; (b) probable cause

affidavit, if any; and (c) certificate of bail and commitment.

G. Upon receipt of papers from the District Justice, the Court Administrator will forward said

papers to the appropriate Judge of the Court who will set a hearing on the contempt charge at the

earliest possible time.

ACTIONS FOR SUPPORT

LR1910 Procedure.

(a) Actions for support shall proceed as prescribed by PA.R.C.P. 1910.11.

(b) Support Motions shall be governed by LR208.3(b).

continued by the Domestic Relations Section only if the parties, or their counsel, agree thereto in

writing or if an order of Court is obtained directing the same. A motion seeking such an order

shall be presented pursuant to LR208.3(b).

(d) A demand for de novo hearing filed after the entry of a Proposed Interim Order must be

served pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.

(e) Appearance and Withdrawal of Counsel

(1) All counsel shall file a Praecipe for Appearance with the Domestic Relations Section.

If counsel fails to enter his or her appearance as prescribed by this Rule, he or she shall

not receive copies of orders, notices, or other record matters.

(2) Following entry of a final order, counsel may withdraw his or her appearance by

filing of record a praecipe to withdraw with a certificate of service.

(f) Review of Court Files

Parties and their attorneys of record may upon written request at the Domestic Relations

Office view the entire file, with the exception of the confidential notes of the hearing officers. No

documents from the file may be removed from the Domestic Relations Office.

(g) Marriage Settlement Agreement and Divorce Decree

A party who wishes to terminate an alimony pendente lite obligation or collect an alimony

obligation in accordance with the specific terms of a divorce decree or a decree with marriage

settlement agreement shall forward a true and correct copy of the decree to the Domestic

Relations Division with a copy of the request forwarded to the opposing counsel or the opposing

party if not represented by counsel.

ACTIONS FOR CUSTODY, PARTIAL CUSTODY AND VISITATION OF MINOR

CHILDREN

LR1915

(a) Actions for custody shall be as prescribed by Pa.R.C.P. 1915.4-3.

(b) Custody Motions shall be governed by LR208.3(b).

a Complaint or a subsequent claim, the moving party shall:

(1) Present the original and one copy of the pleading to the Administrative Custody

Judge during Motions Court to obtain the Court's signature on the scheduling Order.

(2) File the original pleading and Order in the Prothonotary's Office.

(3) Serve a clocked copy of the pleading and Order on counsel of record and/or

unrepresented parties pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4 (original process) or 440 (other than

original process), with proof of service to be filed in the Prothonotary's Office, and a

copy of the proof of service to be provided to the Child Custody Conference Officer at or

prior to the time set for the Conference.

(4) Upon the filing of a Petition for Contempt of a Custody Order, the Judge shall

schedule the Contempt Petition for a status conference or hearing before the Court, or for

a conciliation conference before a conference officer.

(5) In order to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Child Custody

Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, a party shall provide the Court with all known information

concerning a Custody proceeding pending or completed in another state which involves

the same parties or children.

Note: In particular, the Court should be informed of the following: (1) the name and address

of the Court in which such case is pending; (2) the caption of such case; (3) the name, address

and telephone number of the Judge to whom the case might have been assigned, and (4) any

Orders entered in such case. Information provided under this Rule should be submitted in writing

and attached to the Complaint/Petition.

(6) All petitions for modification of custody orders shall have attached thereto, unless

excused by the Court for good cause shown, copies of the Petitioner's certificate of

completion of the mandatory Educational Seminar as required in LR1915C, as well as

proof of compliance with all counseling and other services mandated in the Order sought

to be modified. If such proof and the certificate of completion are not attached, the Court

may refuse to entertain the petition.

(d) Preliminary Objections. Any party filing Preliminary Objections raising issues of jurisdiction

or venue of the Court to act, shall, concurrently with filing the same with the Prothonotary,

deliver a true and correct copy of the Preliminary Objections to the Administrative Judge and to

opposing counsel and/or to any party not represented by counsel. The Judge will schedule the

matter for argument or hearing.

(e) Conduct of Conciliation Conference Officer.

(1) The Conference Officer will convene a conciliation conference, as scheduled by the

Court, which conference shall be attended by the parties and their legal counsel, if any.

(2) Before counsel appears before the Conference Officer, counsel must enter his/her

Appearance on the record in the Prothonotary's Office, provide notice to all opposing

counsel or party(ies) and have proof of entry of Appearance available at the conference.

(3) Counsel for the parties, or the parties themselves if unrepresented, are to provide true

and correct copies of any exhibits to be shown to the Conference Officer, to counsel for

the opposing party or to the opposing party if unrepresented, at least five (5) days prior to

the scheduled conference. Failure to comply may, at the discretion of the Conference

Officer, result in the exclusion of the exhibit from consideration, the rescheduling of the

conference to allow the opposing party an opportunity to respond or other action deemed

appropriate by the Conference Officer.

(4) The parties, counsel and the Conference Officer, as mediator or conciliator, shall

make a good-faith effort to resolve the issues and reach an agreement on custody and/or partial

custody. The Conference Officer shall conduct the Conciliation Conference as an informational

and conciliatory proceeding rather than confrontational or adversarial.

(5) No Custody Conference shall be rescheduled by any party or counsel without Order

of Court.

(f) Procedure After Conciliation Conference.

(1) If the parties reach agreement, the Conference Officer shall submit an Agreed Order

to the Court, evidenced by signatures of the parties and their counsel, if any.

(2) If the parties do not reach agreement, the Conference Officer shall file a written

report with the Court within five (5) business days, unless otherwise extended by

agreement of counsel, or the parties if unrepresented. The report shall be in a narrative

form and shall include the positions of the parties, proposed settlements of the parties, if

any, and the recommendation of the Conference Officer, together with reasoning for the

recommendations. Upon receipt and review of the report, the Court shall issue a Proposed

Order or a Temporary Order

(3) A Proposed Order shall be entered as a Final Order unless Exceptions thereto are

filed.

(4) Exceptions to the Proposed Order or Temporary Order must be in writing. The

Exceptions must be filed with the Prothonotary, and copies thereof must be delivered to

the Administrative Judge, as well as to all counsel and/or unrepresented parties of record.

(5) Failure of any party, having any form of physical custody of a child, to appear at a

scheduled conciliation conference may result in the Court's entry of a proposed Final or

Temporary Order or in the scheduling of the matter for a Hearing before the Court and

may result in imposition of sanctions by the Court or dismissal of the requested relief.

(g) Pre-Trial Conference.

(1) Upon receipt of the Exceptions, the Court will schedule a Pre-Trial Conference to be

attended by all parties and counsel if any.

(2) No later than five (5) days prior to the date scheduled for Pre-Trial Conference, each

attorney and each party not represented by counsel must file a completed Pre-Trial

Information Statement, on or in a form approved by the Court.

(3) Failure of any party, having any form of physical custody of a child, to appear at a

scheduled Pre-Trial Conference, may result in the Court's entry of a proposed Final or

Temporary Order or in the scheduling of the matter for a Hearing before the Court and

may result in imposition of sanctions by the Court or dismissal of the requested relief.

(h) Reduced-Fee Program

(1) Any individual who is referred under Neighborhood Legal Services

Association's (NLSA) Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs shall be granted leave to

proceed In Forma Pauperis. Counsel shall present to the Prothonotary a Praecipe for

Permission to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, which shall be endorsed by counsel, and which

shall have attached to it a Certificate of Eligibility prepared by NLSA. The Praecipe shall

be substantially in the following form:

(CAPTION)

Praecipe to Proceed in Forma Pauperis

To the Prothonotary: Kindly allow {Plaintiff's/Defendant's Name}, the Plaintiff/Defendant, to

proceed In Forma Pauperis.

I, {Attorney's Name}, attorney for the party proceeding In Forma Pauperis, certify that I believe

the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services or reduced-fee

legal services to the party pursuant to the Reduced-Fee or Pro Bono Referral Programs of

Neighborhood Legal Services Association. The party's Certificate of Eligibility prepared by

Neighborhood Legal Services Association is attached hereto.

_________________ Name of Attorney for {Plaintiff/Defendant}

Address

Telephone Number

Supreme Court ID Number

(2) Any participating member of the Beaver County Bar Association who provides

representation to a Custody litigant on a Motion for Special Relief or at a Child Custody

Conference pursuant to a referral from NLSA's Pro Bono or Reduced-Fee Programs, shall be

permitted to enter a Limited Appearance. The Praecipe for Entry of Limited Appearance shall be

substantially in the following form:

(Caption)

Praecipe for Entry of Limited Appearance

To the Prothonotary: Kindly enter my Limited Appearance for {Plaintiff's/Defendant's Name},

the Plaintiff/Defendant, in the above-captioned matter. This Appearance is limited to providing

representation {on the filed on behalf of this party/at the Custody Conference scheduled in this

matter for [date of Conference]}.

_________________ Name of Attorney for {Plaintiff/Defendant}

Address

Telephone Number

Supreme Court ID Number

(3) Upon completion of the representation under the above-described referral programs, the

attorney shall file a Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance. This Praecipe shall be filed

without leave of Court, and it shall not be required to, but may, contain information about

another attorney who may be entering his/her Appearance contemporaneously. This Praecipe

shall direct the Prothonotary to send all future notices directly to the client and shall set forth the

client's last-known address. The Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance shall be

substantially in the following form:

(Caption)

Praecipe for Withdrawal of Limited Appearance Pursuant to LR1915b

To the Prothonotary: Kindly withdraw my Limited Appearance for {Plaintiff's/Defendant's

Name}, the Plaintiff/Defendant, in the above-captioned matter. All future notices should be sent

directly to {Plaintiff's/Defendant's Name}, the Plaintiff/Defendant, at {set forth last-known

address for this party}.

_________________ Name of Attorney for {Plaintiff/Defendant}

Address

Telephone Number

Supreme Court ID Number

(i) Educational Seminar Pertaining to Children of Divorcing Parents

(1) All parties to Custody Actions shall, unless excused by the Court, complete within a

specified time the Educational Seminar Pertaining to Children of Divorcing Parents (the

''Seminar'') or other educational program selected by the Court.

(2) All parties shall register for the first available seminar after the date the Defendant

has been served with process. A copy of the Notice and Registration Form shall

be served on the Defendant at the same time as the Complaint. Failure of a party to

successfully complete the Seminar will result in sanctions by the Court.

LR1915.11-1. Parenting Coordination.

Beaver County implements a Parenting Coordination program pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1915.11-

(a) Appointment of a Parenting Coordinator.

(1) Appointment of a Parenting Coordinator shall be considered and appointed by the

Court pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1915.11-1.

(2) Any party seeking a reduced fee must present a Petition to Proceed in forma pauperis

to the Family Court Motion Judge within (3) days of the appointment order absent good

cause shown. The form can be found at:

http://www.beavercountypa.gov/Depts/Courts/LawLib/

(3) Should the parties' combined gross income and family size fall at or below the

poverty guidelines the Parenting Coordinator's fee shall be considered for a waiver or to

be paid by the County of Beaver.

(b) Roster of Approved Parenting Coordinators. The roster of the Court's approved Parenting

Coordinators shall be posted at the Court Administration Office located in the Beaver County

Courthouse. An attorney or mental health professional seeking to be included on the Beaver

County Court's roster of qualified individuals to serve as a Parenting Coordinator shall submit a

letter to the Beaver County Court Administration and shall include:

(1) An affidavit attesting the applicant has qualifications found in Pa.R.C.P. 1915.11-1;

(2) An acknowledgment of responsibility to accept reduced fee or no fee assignments

each year no more than twenty (20) hours a year, as needed. (Appointments for reduced

or no fee assignments will be made on a rotating basis for all Parenting Coordinators on

the Court's roster).

ACTIONS OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

LR1920. Motions.

Divorce Motions shall be governed by LR208.3(b).

LR1920.33(b). Pre-Trial Conference.

(1) When a divorce case which contains contested claims is at issue, either party may present to

the judge assigned to divorce matters a motion for a pre-trial conference. A party requesting a

pre-trial conference must first have filed an inventory prepared in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. No.

1920.33(a); the motion requesting the pre-trial conference must so certify.

(2) At least five (5) calendar days prior to a scheduled pre-trial conference, each party shall file,

serve, and deliver to the trial judge and opposing counsel or party, if unrepresented, a pre-trial

statement prepared in compliance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33(b). This requirement will be

strictly enforced. The issues to be addressed at a pre-trial conference shall include settlement,

simplification of any unresolved issues, and whether the court or a Hearing Officer will hear any

unresolved issues.

LR1920.51. Proceedings Before Hearing Officer

If a party seeks to continue a hearing or other proceeding which has been set by the Hearing

Officer, and the other party opposes the continuance, the motion requesting a continuance of the

matter pending before the Hearing Officer shall be presented to the judge who appointed the

Hearing Officer in accordance with LR208.3(b).

LR1920.55-2. Exceptions to a Hearing Officer's Report.

Counsel or an unrepresented party who files exceptions to a Hearing Officer's Report shall,

concurrently with the filing, deliver a copy of the exceptions to the judge who appointed the

Hearing Officer.

LR1930.5(b). Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters.

Written discovery in all divorce cases shall be limited to a combined total of 50

interrogatories, including subparts, and 15 requests for production / admissions, unless leave of

court to seek additional discovery is first secured for cause shown.

MINORS AS PARTIES

LR2039A. Approval of Compromise and Settlement by the Court.

The Court may approve the compromise, settlement or discontinuance of an action filed on

behalf of a minor or an action in which a minor has interest without a hearing provided that the

petition complies with LR2039B. Should the Court determine that a hearing is necessary, the

Petition will be entertained pending the hearing. If there is an existing civil docket, the Petition

shall be presented as a civil motion; if not, the Petition shall be presented as an Orphan's Court

motion.

LR2039B. Content of Petition.

A petition for leave to compromise, settle or discontinue an action in which a minor is a party,

or an action in which a minor has an interest shall set forth:

(1) the facts out of which the cause of action arose;

(2) the elements of damage sustained;

(3) all expenses incurred or to be incurred, including the counsel fees requested;

(4) the facts relied upon by the adverse party; and,

(5) all circumstances relevant to the propriety of granting the petition including any

significant medical reports and records.

INCAPACITATED PERSONS AS PARTIES

LR2064. Approval of Compromise and Settlement of the Court.

The procedure to secure Court approval of the compromise and settlement of actions in which

incapacitated persons have an interest shall be governed by LR2039A and LR2039B.

ACTIONS FOR WRONGFUL DEATH

LR2206. Approval of Compromise and Settlement of Actions for Wrongful

Death.

The procedure to secure Court approval of the compromise and settlement of an action for

wrongful death in which a minor or incapacitated person has an interest shall be governed by

LR2039A and LR2039B.

DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY

LR4002. Place of Depositions.

Unless counsel for all parties agree otherwise, all discovery depositions shall take place in

Beaver County. Depositions for use at trial may be taken outside Beaver County upon agreement

of counsel or leave of court.

Note: It is contemplated that depositions will take place in the office of counsel for a party so

long as the office is located in Beaver County.

LR4011. Limitation of Scope of Written Discovery and Deposition.

(a) Written discovery in all civil cases shall be limited to 30 written interrogatories, 10

requests for admission, and 15 requests upon a party for production of documents and things,

including subparts, unless leave of court to seek additional discovery is first secured for cause

shown and except in those cases governed by Pa.R.C.P. 1930.5 (domestic relations matters)

and claims under LR1301A et seq. (compulsory arbitration).

(b) In order to avoid unreasonable annoyance or expense, all requests for discovery or

depositions in cases governed by Rule LR1301A et seq. (compulsory arbitration) shall be limited

in personal injury claims to the standard interrogatories, attached hereto as Form A and Form B,

unless leave of court to seek additional discovery is first secured for cause shown. In cases

governed by Rule LR1301A et seq. (compulsory arbitration) which do not involve personal

injury claims, discovery shall be limited to 10 written interrogatories, 5 requests for admission,

and 5 requests upon a party for production of documents and things, including subparts, unless

leave of court to seek additional discovery is first secured for cause shown. Unless otherwise

ordered by the Court for cause shown, or by agreement of the parties, there shall be no discovery

depositions permitted in cases governed by Rule LR1301A et seq. (compulsory arbitration).

Court for cause shown, or by agreement of the parties, discovery depositions shall be limited to 1

1/2 hours in length with an additional 1/2 hour per each additional party. The total accumulated

time allotted each side for all discovery depositions shall not exceed five (5) hours.

FORM A

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION

_________________ ,

Plaintiff

vs.

_________________ ,

Defendant

No. _________________

PLAINTIFF'S ARBITRATION DISCOVERY

REQUESTS FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

These discovery requests are directed to _________________ .

Within thirty (30) days following receipt of these requests, you shall provide the information

sought in these discovery requests to every other party in this lawsuit.

IDENTITY OF DEFENDANT(S)

1. Set forth your full name and address.

INSURANCE

2. (a) Is there any insurance agreement that may provide coverage to you for this incident?

Yes ____ No ____

(b) If so, list the name of each company and the amount of protection that may be available.

WITNESSES

3. List the names, present addresses and telephone numbers (if known) of any persons who

witnessed the incident (including related events before and after the incident) and any

relationship between the witness and you.

STATEMENTS AND OTHER WRITINGS

4. (a) Do you have any written or oral statements from any witnesses, including the

defendant? Yes ____ No ____

(b) If you answered yes, attach any written statements signed, adopted or approved by any

witness, attach a written summary of any other statements (including oral statements), and

identify any witnesses from whom you obtained a stenographic, mechanical, electrical or other

recording that has not been transcribed. (This request does not cover a statement made by a party

to that party's attorney.)

I have _____ have not _____ fully complied with request 4(b).

introduce at trial? Yes ____ No ____ .

(d) If you answered yes, attach each of these documents. I have ____ have not ____ fully

complied with request 4(d).

MEDICAL DOCUMENTS

5. (a) Do you have any medical documents relating to the plaintiff? Yes ____ No ____

(b) If you answered yes, attach each of these documents. I have ____ have not ____ fully

complied with request 5(b).

CRIMINAL CHARGES

6. (a) Were any felony or misdemeanor criminal charges filed against you or any of your

agents as a result of the incident that is the subject of this lawsuit? Yes ____ No ____

(b) If you answered yes, list each felony or misdemeanor charge that is pending and each felony

or misdemeanor conviction.

verdict, or by plea of guilty or nolo contendere? Yes ____ No ____

(d) If you answered yes, list the charge you were convicted of, the court where the conviction

was entered and the date of the conviction.

Defendant verifies the statements made herein are true and correct. Defendant understands that

false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to

unsworn falsifications to authorities.

Date: _________________

_________________

Defendant

FORM B

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION

_________________ , :

Plaintiff, :

vs. : No.

_________________ ,:

Defendant. :

DEFENDANT'S ARBITRATION DISCOVERY

REQUESTS FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS

These discovery requests are directed to _________________ .

Within thirty (30) days following receipt of these requests, you shall provide the information

sought in these discovery requests to every other party in this lawsuit.

IDENTITY OF PLAINTIFF(S)

1. Set forth your full name and address.

WITNESSES

2. List the names, present addresses and telephone numbers (if known) of any persons who

witnessed the incident (including related events before and after the incident) and any

relationship between the witness and you.

STATEMENTS AND OTHER WRITINGS

3. (a) Do you have any written or oral statements from any witnesses, including the defendant?

Yes ____ No ____

(b) If you answered yes, attach any written statements signed, adopted or approved by any

witness, attach a written summary of any other statements (including oral statements), and

identify any witnesses from whom you obtained a stenographic, mechanical, electrical or other

recording that has not been transcribed. (This request does not cover a statement made by a party

to that party's attorney.)

I have ____ have not ____ fully complied with request 3(b).

introduce at trial? Yes ____ No ____ .

(d) If you answered yes, attach each of these documents. I have ____ have not ____ fully

complied with request 3(c).

MEDICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

4. (a) Have you received any inpatient or outpatient treatment from any hospital for any

injuries or other medical conditions for which you seek damages in this lawsuit? Yes ____

No ____

(b) If you answered yes, list the names of the hospitals, the names and addresses of the attending

physicians, and the dates of hospitalization.

which you seek damages in this lawsuit? Yes ____ No ____

(d) If you answered yes, list the name and address of each chiropractor and the dates of

treatment.

(e) Have you received any other medical treatment not covered by the previous interrogatories

for any injuries or other medical conditions for which you seek damages in this lawsuit?

Yes ____ No ____

(f) If you answered yes, list the names and addresses of each physician or other treatment

provider and the dates of treatment.

(g) Attach complete hospital and office records covering the injuries or other medical conditions

for which you seek damages for each hospital, chiropractor, and other medical provider

identified in response to interrogatories 4(b), 4(d) and 4(f) or authorizations for these records.

I have ____ have not ____ fully complied with request 4(g).

OTHER MEDICAL INFORMATION

5. (a) List the name and address of your family physician for the period from five (5) years

prior to the incident to the present date.

(b) Have you received inpatient or outpatient treatment for injuries or physical problems that are

not part of your claim in this lawsuit from any hospital or medical office within the period from

five (5) years prior to the incident to the present date? Yes ____ No ____

or medical office, the date of each treatment, the reasons for the treatment, and the length of the

hospitalization.

(d) Have you received chiropractic treatment for injuries or physical problems that are not part

of your claim in this lawsuit from any hospital within the period from five (5) years prior to the

incident to the present date? Yes ____ No ____

(e) If you answered yes, attach a separate sheet which lists the chiropractor's name and address,

the dates of the treatment, and the reasons for the treatment.

(f) Have you received any other medical treatment for injuries or physical problems that are not

part of your claim in this lawsuit within the period from five (5) years prior to the incident to the

present date? Yes ____ No ____

(g) If you answered yes, attach a separate sheet which lists the name and address of the medical

treatment provider, the dates of the treatment, and the reasons for the treatment.

I have ____ have not ____ fully complied with requests 5(c), 5(e) and 5(g).

WORK LOSS

6. (a) Have you sustained any injuries which resulted in work loss within the period from five

(5) years prior to the incident to the present date?

(b) If you answered yes, for each injury list the date of the injury, the nature of the injury, and

the dates of the lost work.

7. If a claim is being made for lost income, state the following information:

(a) the name and address of your employer at the time of the incident;

(b) the name and address of your immediate supervisor at the time of the incident;

(d) the dates of work loss due to the injuries from this alleged accident; and

(e) the total amount of your work loss claim.

OTHER BENEFITS

8. (a) If you are raising a claim for medical benefits or lost income, have you received or are

you eligible to receive benefits from Workers' Compensation or any program, group contract, or

other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined by Title 75 P.S. § 1719(b)? Yes ____

No ____

(b) If you answered yes, set forth the type and amount of these benefits.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

9. (a) Are you subject to the ''Limited Tort Option'' or ''Full Tort Option'' as defined in Title

75 P.S. § 1705(a) and (b)?

____ Limited Tort Option (no claim is made for nonmonetary damages)

____ Limited Tort Option (claim is made for nonmonetary damages because the injuries fall

within the definition of serious injury or because one of the exceptions set forth in 75 P.S. §

1705(d)(1)—(3) applies).

____ Full Tort Option

(b) (Applicable only if you checked ''Full Tort Option''.) Describe each vehicle (make, model

and year) in your household.

for the automobile insurance policy covering each automobile in your household.

I have ____ have not ____ fully complied with request 9(c).

Plaintiff verifies the statements made herein are true and correct. Plaintiff understands that false

statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn

falsifications to authorities.

Date: _________________ _________________ Plaintiff

LR4017.1. Use of Videotape Depositions at Trial.

The trial judge may refuse permission to use a videotape deposition at trial if either the audio

or video portions of the tape are of poor quality. Prior to offering a videotape deposition of a

witness at trial, counsel for the proponent of the deposition shall file a certification that he or she

has reviewed the videotape and that both the audio and the video portions thereof are of good

quality. Failure to comply with this rule may result in the refusal of permission to use the

videotape at the time of trial.

Material to which objection has been sustained shall be excluded at trial by ''fast forward'' by

the video machine operator so as to eliminate both the image and the sound of the objectionable

material. A copy of the stenographic transcript of the deposition shall be delivered to the court

stenographer with redacted portions, if any, clearly marked, before the close of the parties' case

in which the deposition was utilized.

Note: The videotape should be marked as an exhibit and physical custody thereof remain with

counsel for the proponent subject to surrender to the court upon order to do so pursuant to L.R.

223.

REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT APPEALS

LR8000 Definitions.

The following rules shall apply to all appeals from a real estate tax assessment determined by

the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals or its Auxiliary Board. These rules shall apply

to all appeals taken following their effective date, and may be applied as appropriate to any

pending appeals ninety (90) days after the effective date.

Definitions:

Appeal—An appeal from the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals or Auxiliary Board

as defined in the Consolidated County Assessment Law, 53 Pa. Con. Stat. § 8854.

Board—The Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals.

Commercial Property—Any property, whether vacant or occupied, whose purpose is to

generate income for its owner, or is otherwise designated in the tax assessment records as

commercial, industrial, and/or agricultural in use.

Date of Notification—The date of the Board's decision.

Party—Appellant, the Board, and any other person or entity entitled to notice of the appeal.

Property Owner—The record owner of the property as set forth in the Recorder of Deeds

Office, reflecting the most recent deed of record.

Taxing Authority—Any county, city, borough, town, township, school district, or other public

corporation having power and authority to levy taxes on the assessment of the real estate in

question.

Verified—When used in reference to a written statement of fact by the signer, means

supported by oath or affirmation or made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. Con. Stat. § 4904

relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

LR8000.1. Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal.

(a) Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal from a decision of the Board as to the amount of the

assessment for real estate tax purposes, or as to exemption of real estate from payment of real

estate taxes, shall be captioned ''Petition for Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal'' or ''Petition for

Real Estate Tax Exemption Appeal'' and filed with the Prothonotary within the time prescribed

by statute. A copy of the appeal shall be provided to the Court Administrator.

(b) The Petition shall contain the following:

(1) Caption designating the named party taking the appeal as Appellant, the Board as

Appellee, and if Appellant is a taxing authority it shall join the owner of the real estate

involved as a matter of course as a party in the assessment appeal by designating such

named owner in the caption as an Appellee. All taxing authorities shall be named as

parties in the appeal. The tax parcel identification number for the real estate in question

shall appear in the caption.

(2) Identification of the subject real estate, including the street address and tax parcel

identification number, and a designation of the municipality and school district wherein

the real estate is located. A copy of the property card from the tax records shall be

attached as an exhibit to the petition.

(3) Name and address of the taxpayer(s), and any other party to the appeal.

(4) Nature of and reasons for the appeal.

(5) Reference to the decision of Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals or its

Auxiliary Board (Board) from which the appeal is taken. The date of notification shall be

provided. A copy of the Board's notice of decision shall be attached as an exhibit to the

petition.

(6) Reason(s) for the appeal. The petition shall identify whether the challenge is based on

fair market value, base year value, and/or a constitutional challenge based on uniformity.

(7) A verification in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.3, if the petition contains an

allegation of fact which does not appear of record.

the Board, on all affected taxing authorities at their business addresses, and any other party, in

the manner prescribed by Pa.R.Civ.P. 440. The property owner shall be served notice at the

registered address designated on the tax records of Beaver County.

(d) Within twenty (20) days of service of the appeal, the appellant shall file a verified proof of

service of the petition.

(e) There shall be no requirement that the appellee, or any other party, file an answer or

responsive pleading to the petition.

(f) All appeals shall be subject to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1012, 1023.1, and 1025 as amended.

(g) Cross-appeals shall not be permitted, and, if a cross-appeal is filed, the Court shall dismiss

the cross-appeal, and proceed at the earlier filed appeal.

(h) No appeal may be withdrawn without consent of all other parties, or leave of court.

(1) In the event the matter is settled between the parties, the parties shall within seven (7)

days of reaching a settlement execute a Stipulation to Settle in accordance with FORM

8000.1(h)(1) and within seven (7) days of execution of the Stipulation to Settle the

appellant shall file a praecipe to settle and discontinue with the Prothonotary and deliver

copies of both the Stipulation and the praecipe to the Court. Thereupon the Court will

enter an Order in accordance with FORM 8000.1(h)(1). No leave of Court is required if

the parties agree to settle.

Note: The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply to real estate tax assessment

appeals, unless specifically adopted by local rule or order of court. In re Mackey, 687 A.2d 1186

(Pa. Commw. Ct. 1997).

LR8000.2. Intervention.

(a) Any taxing authority not named as a party may intervene as a matter of course during

pendency of the appeal by filing a Notice of Intervention with the Prothonotary.

(b) Notice of Intervention shall contain the name of the intervening party as an additional

party designated as ''Intervenor'' in the caption, and shall set forth that such identified party is

intervening. The notice shall provide an address for the intervenor, unless simultaneously filed

with an entry of appearance for counsel.

Pa.R.Civ.P. § 440.

(d) Within ten (10) days of filing of Notice of Intervention, the intervenor shall file a verified

proof of service.

(e) No response is required to be made by any party served with a copy of a Notice of

Intervention.

LR8000.3. Discovery.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this Rule, discovery shall be by leave of court only for

cause shown. Nothing in these rules shall prohibit an agreement among the parties regarding

discovery not otherwise authorized by these rules.

(b) In all cases involving commercial property, the taxing authorities may serve a copy of Tax

Assessment Appeal Discovery Requests in accordance with FORM 8000.3 on the taxpayer. The

taxpayer shall furnish the information sought in the Discovery Requests as set forth in Local

Rule 8000.5.

motions to compel, shall be presented upon proper notice to the judge assigned to the case.

(d) A party may inspect the property at a reasonable time(s) upon the condition that such

party provides written notice of the inspection no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the property

owner, if unrepresented, or the counsel of record for the property owner. If the property owner

objects to the inspection or the time for inspection set forth in the notice, the property owner

shall file written objections to such inspection and present such objections to the assigned judge.

Note: In the absence of a statewide rule, local rule, or order of court, it is within the sound

discretion of the trial court whether to permit or refuse discovery in tax assessment

appeals. Tanglwood Lakes Community Association v. Pike Countv Board of Assessment, 642

A.2d 581 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994).

LR8000.4. Consolidation.

(a) The Court on its own motion, or on the motion of a party, may consolidate real estate tax

assessment appeals involving properties that are similarly situated. The properties must be

located within the same municipality and school district.

(1) A motion to consolidate shall be determined in accordance with Pa.R.Civ.P. 213.

(2) If the Court grants a motion to consolidate real estate tax assessment appeals, it shall

enter a case management order setting forth all pretrial deadlines.

LR8000.5. Pretrial Procedure.

The Court shall hold Initial Case Management Conferences for all real estate tax assessment

appeal cases on dates and times set by the Court.

(a) For all new filings in real estate tax assessment appeal cases:

(1) The Prothonotary shall assign the case to a judge using the Infocon system.

(2) An Initial Case Management Conference shall be automatically scheduled at the time

of the initial case filing by the Prothonotary, utilizing the Infocon system, to be held on a

date to be determined by the Court.

(3) At least 7 days prior to the case management conference, each party shall file with

the Prothonotary, provide a copy to the Court, and serve a copy on opposing parties or

counsel for opposing parties, a brief case summary, not to exceed three (3) pages in

length:

a. This case summary shall be substantially in accordance with Form 8000.5A

and shall set forth suggested dates for the completion of expert and fact discovery,

suggested dates by which to file dispositive motions, and a proposed date for a

pre-trial conference.

(4) At the time of the case management conference, the Court may, after consultation

with the parties, issue a case management order assigning the case to the residential

property case management track pursuant to LR8000.5(b), the non-residential property

case management track pursuant to LR8000.5(c), submit the case to a hearing officer for

disposition pursuant to LR8000.6, 8000.7, 8000.8, and 8000.9, or enter a case

management order setting forth specially-set deadlines for discovery, the filing of

dispositive motions, the exchange of expert reports, and the scheduling of a pre-trial

conference.

(b) If assigned to the residential property case management track at the time of the case

management conference, the following schedule shall govern the appeal:

(1) The Court Administrator shall schedule a first pretrial conference within ninety (90)

days of the case management conference. At the time of the pretrial conference, all

counsel and the parties, or a designated representative, shall be present.

(2) If after the first pretrial conference, the parties have not negotiated in good faith or

for other reasons, this Court may, in its discretion, order the parties to exchange appraisal

reports (if appropriate) within ninety (90) days. If a party fails to provide an appraisal

within the time period provided by this rule, by leave of court, or within such time as

agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court, then, upon motion, the Court may

preclude that party from presenting any evidence of valuation at trial.

(3) Each party of record shall file a Pretrial Memorandum within one hundred and

twenty (120) days of the case management conference. The Pretrial Memorandum shall

set forth (1) the contended assessed value of the subject real estate; (2) the names of all

witnesses to be called at the hearing; (3) a list of all exhibits intended to be introduced at

the hearing; (4) any pre-trial motions, with supporting legal authority; (5) a summary of

any legal issues; and (6) a copy of any appraisal to be presented at the hearing.

(4) The Court Administrator shall schedule a conciliation conference within one hundred

and eighty (180) days of the filing of the appeal. At the time of conciliation, all counsel

and the parties, or a designated representative, shall be present. The property owner, or

their designated representative, shall have full authority to settle. The conciliation

conference may be the same day as the hearing before the hearing officer.

(5) These deadlines shall only be extended for good cause shown via motion presented

during Tax Assessment Appeal Motions Court in compliance with LR208.3(a).

management conference, the following schedule shall govern the appeal:

(1) Discovery requests shall be propounded within forty-five (45) days of the filing of

the appeal.

(2) Responses to discovery shall be furnished within forty-five (45) days of the date of

the requests.

(3) The Court Administrator shall schedule a first pretrial conference within ninety (90)

days of the case management conference. At the time of the conference, all counsel and

the parties, or a designated representative, shall be present.

(4) If after the first pretrial conference, the parties have not negotiated in good faith or

for other reasons, this Court may, in its discretion, order the parties to exchange appraisal

reports (if appropriate) within ninety (90) days. If a party fails to provide an appraisal

within the time period provided by this rule, by leave of court, or within such time as

agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court, then, upon motion, the Court may

preclude that party from presenting any evidence of valuation at trial.

(5) Each party of record shall file a Pretrial Memorandum within one hundred and eighty

(180) days of the case management conference. The Pretrial Memorandum shall set forth

(1) the contended assessed value of the subject real estate; (2) the names of all witnesses

to be called at the hearing; (3) a list of all exhibits intended to be introduced at the

hearing; (4) any pre-trial motions, with supporting legal authority; (5) a summary of any

legal issues; and (6) a copy of any appraisal to be presented at the hearing.

(6) The Court Administrator shall schedule a conciliation conference within one hundred

eighty days (180) days of the case management conference. At the time of conciliation,

all counsel and the parties, or a designated representative, shall be present. The property

owner, or their designated representative, shall have full authority to settle. The

conciliation conference may be the same day as the hearing before the hearing officer.

(7) These deadlines shall only be extended for good cause shown via motion presented

during Tax Assessment Appeal Motions Court in compliance with LR208.3(a).

FORM 8000.5A

(COVER SHEET WITH CAPTION)

1. LR8000.5A REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL SUMMARY

NATURE OF THE CHALLENGE

Please set forth the general nature and reasons for the appeal.

__________

2. PENDING/ANTICIPATED PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS/MOTIONS FOR

JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

Are there any pending or anticipated preliminary objections or motions for judgment on the

pleadings in this case? Yes ____ or No ____

If yes, please provide more detail:

__________

3. SUGGESTED DATES

Set forth suggested dates for the following:

a. Date by which fact discovery should be completed:

b. Date by which expert reports should be exchanged:

c. Dates by which dispositive motions and responses thereto should be filed:

d. Dates proposed for pre-trial conference:

4. ALTERNATIVE HEARING OFFICER DISPOSITION

The parties shall state reasons, if any, why the case should not be submitted to a hearing officer.

__________

LR8000.6. Appointment of Hearing Officer.

The court may hear the testimony, or, upon its own motion, may appoint a hearing officer with

respect to all or any of the matters involved in the real estate tax assessment or tax exemption

appeal to issue a report and recommendation. The order of appointment shall specify the matters

which are referred to the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall be compensated on an hourly

basis in a manner to be determined by the Court.

Note: The Court possesses the inherent authority to appoint a hearing officer to assist it in

performing its various functions, including the production of advisory opinions regarding tax

assessment appeals. Appeal of 322 Blvd. Associates, 600 A.2d 630 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1991).

LR8000.7. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report.

(a) The Court Administrator shall schedule any proceedings before the hearing officer and

shall cause notice to be provided to all the parties in accordance with FORM 8000.7.

(b) A record shall be made of all proceedings before the hearing officer. Any requests for

transcription shall be in accordance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration

governing court reporting and transcripts.

include findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommended disposition of the case.

(d) The hearing officer's report and recommendation shall be filed, and the Prothonotary shall

serve a Notice and copy to all counsel of record and any unrepresented party by regular mail in

accordance with FORM 8000.7(d).

(e) Any exhibits admitted into evidence before the hearing officer are part of the court record,

and shall be maintained with the official court record in the appropriate filing office.

LR8000.8. Hearing by Hearing Officer. Report. Objections. Transcript.

(a) Any party may file objections to the report and recommendation of the hearing

officer within thirty (30) days of the filing of the report and recommendation. Objections must be

accompanied by a certification of counsel, or a party if unrepresented, that a transcript of all

proceedings before the hearing officer, or necessary portions of the transcript, have been

requested from the Court Administrator.

(1) Any request for a transcript shall be governed by the applicable Pennsylvania Rules

of Judicial Administration pertaining to court reporting and transcripts.

(2) If no trial transcript is filed within sixty (60) days of the date the Objections were

filed, the Court Administrator shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all

counsel and parties not represented by counsel, stating that the transcript must be paid for

and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the letter, and that if no transcript is filed

within the time period, then a court order shall be issued overruling the objections with

prejudice in accordance with FORM 8000.8(a)(2).

(b) Within twenty (20) days of the date on which the transcript is filed of record, the objecting

party shall file a Brief in Support of Objections. The Brief in Support of Objections shall refer to

transcript page numbers where possible.

Administrator shall send the objecting party a letter, with copies to all counsel or a party if not

represented by counsel, stating that if a brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of

the letter, then a court order will be entered overruling the objections with prejudice in

accordance with FORM 8000.8(c).

Note: If a Brief in Support of Objections has been filed by a taxing authority, other taxing

authorities may file a statement joining in that brief, and forego filing their own brief.

(d) Within twenty (20) days after the moving party has filed its Brief in Support of

Objections, all responding parties shall file their Briefs in Opposition to Objections.

(e) If no Brief in Opposition is filed and served within twenty (20) days, the Court

Administrator shall send the opposing party a letter, with copies to all counsel and parties not

represented by counsel, stating that if an opposing brief is not filed within twenty (20) days of

the date of the letter, the decision will be made without reference to any brief that you may file

thereafter in accordance with FORM 8000.8(e).

(f) A copy of any brief filed shall be served on all counsel of record, a party if unrepresented,

the Court Administrator, and the Court.

Note: If a Brief in Opposition has been filed by a taxing authority, other taxing authorities

may file a statement joining in that brief, and forego filing their own brief.

LR8000.9. Decision. Final Order. No Post-Trial Motions.

(a) Within five (5) days after the filing date set for the Briefs in Opposition to Objections has

passed, the objecting party shall notify the Court that the matter is ripe for decision by filing a

notice that the matter is ripe for decision in accordance with FORM 8000.9(a). A copy of the

notice shall be served on all counsel of record, a party if unrepresented, and the Court

Administrator.

(b) Upon the filing of the notice defined in subsection (a), the Court may schedule oral

argument on the objections, or enter a final order based on the briefs and record alone.

recommendation of the hearing officer shall become the final order of court.

(d) There shall be no motions for post-trial relief to a final order of court.

LR8000.10. Real Estate Tax Exemption Appeals.

(a) Real estate tax exemption appeals shall be governed by the same rules as real estate tax

assessment appeals; provided, however, that Local Rules 8000.3 and 8000.5 shall not be

applicable.

(b) Real estate tax exemption appeals from decisions of the Board shall be subject to the

provisions pertaining to discovery in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

LR8000.11. Notice of Change of Ownership of Property. Change of Address.

Withdrawal or Substitution of Counsel.

(a) If at any time during the course of an appeal filed pursuant to Local Rule 8000, et seq.,

ownership of the property at issue is transferred, changed, or altered in any way, the new

property owner listed of record in the appeal is required to file notice of the

transfer/change/alteration with the Prothonotary. The notice shall provide the following

information:

(1) The name(s) and addresses(es) of the new record owner(s) of the property;

(2) The type of transfer/change/alteration (e.g., property sold); and

(3) The date of the transfer/change/alteration.

(b) Failure to file notice within thirty (30) days of the transfer or change shall be grounds for

termination of the appeal and a discontinuance of the matter.

Note: See Pa.R.Civ.P. 1012 for notice requirements when there is a withdrawal or substitution

of counsel. See Pa.R.Civ.P. 440 for the requirements of service of legal papers.

LR8000.12. Repealer.

These Rules shall repeal and replace current LR8000 and LR8001in their entirety.

FORMS

FORM L8000.1(h)(1). Stipulation to Settle.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE Appeal of:

(NAME OF APPELLANT)

Case No.:

From the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeal

Tax ID No.

School District:

Municipality:

Property of:

Property Address:

Intervenor

WHEREAS, the Appellant(s) filed an appeal to this Honorable Court of the assessment set for

the above referenced property by the Board of Assessment Appeals of Beaver County.

WHEREAS, based upon the risk and hazards of litigation, the parties have decided that it is in

their best interest to settle the above-captioned matter based upon the terms and conditions

outlined in this Stipulation to Settle.

NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound and to bind their respective

clients, agree to the following settlement. After further review by all parties, it was agreed the

assessment shall be as follows:

1. Commencing on _________________ , for the County and Township taxes,

and _________________ , for the School taxes, the assessment shall be set based on a fair

market value of $ ______ and an assessed value of $ ______ for tax year ______ .

2. In determining the assessed value of the property, the County Assessment Office shall use a

Common Level Ratio of _____ %.

3. The parties agree that the Court should enter an Order in the form attached setting the

assessed value as herein above set forth and ordering that the case be marked settled,

discontinued, and ended.

4. The Appellant shall pay the appropriate fee, payable to the Prothonotary of Beaver, for the

discontinuance of this action. Payment shall accompany the filing of this stipulation.

5. If the docket is not settled within ten (10) days of the settlement date set forth in this

Stipulation, Appellant shall appear as scheduled by the Court. Settlement of the docket shall

cancel this hearing.

6. This Stipulation can be executed in counterparts.

on behalf of the Municipality

on behalf of the County

on behalf of the Taxpayer

on behalf of the School District

FORM L8000.1(h)(1). Order.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE Appeal of:

(NAME OF APPELLANT)

Case No.:

From the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeal

Tax ID No.

School District:

Municipality:

Property of:

Property Address:

Intervenor

ORDER

AND NOW, this ____ day of _________________ , 20 ____ , upon review of the Stipulation of

Settlement among the parties, attached hereto, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and

DECREED that the stipulation to settle the appeal is approved; and

It is further ORDERED that the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeals shall establish the

fair market value for assessment purposes on the Beaver County Tax Parcel Number ______ to

be $ _____ and the assessed value from $ ______ to $ _____ as of ______ , for County and

Municipal taxes, and ______ , for School District taxes; and

It is further ORDERED that, upon receipt of the appropriate filing fee from the Appellant, the

Prothonotary of Beaver County is to mark the above case, settled, discontinued, and ended. If the

docket is not settled within ten (10) days of the settlement date set forth the parties' Stipulation,

Appellant shall appear before the court on the ______ day of ______ at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in

courtroom ______ . Settlement of the docket shall cancel any hearing on the Petition for Appeal.

BY THE COURT:

______ J.

FORM L8000.3. Tax Assessment Appeal Discovery Requests.

(CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER)

AND NOW, comes (name) and serves the within Tax Assessment Appeal Discovery Requests

upon (name). Pursuant to Local Rule 8000.3 and 8000.5, all applicable responses to these

Requests must be furnished within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of these Requests.

REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS

Please produce a copy of the following:

1. Any and all surveys (land, structural, environmental, etc.), building plans and site plans

showing design construction and location of the subject property.

2. Any and all mortgages, promissory notes, deeds, and agreements of sale made or assumed on

the subject property within the last three years and the corresponding closing statements.

3. Any and all appraisals or evaluations on the subject property which have been made during

the last three years.

4. Any and all loan applications of any kind involving or relating to the subject property which

have been signed or submitted within the past three years.

5. Any and all taxes, land leases, agreements, licenses, occupancy schedules, rent schedules (or

rolls) relating to the subject property for the last three years.

6. Any and all written listing agreements, offers to purchase or offers to sell the subject property

made within the last three years.

7. Any and all soil tests or mineral evaluations, permits or permit requests, requests relative to a

zoning variance, or similar applications or requests to any governmental body within the past

three years concerning the subject property and the result of any such applications or requests.

8. Any and all federal and state income tax returns and audited financial statements with respect

to the subject property within the last three years.

9. Any and all corporate or partnership prospectus or private placement memorandum that

contains any reference to the value of the subject property within the last three years.

10. Any and all insurance policies and/or binders covering the subject property, its building

contents, any building or any business located thereon from the last three years.

11. Any and all documents which describe in whole or in part any physical improvements to the

subject property (whether by the owner or by a tenant) within the last three years.

12. Any and all documents listing or describing capital improvement(s) made to the subject

property over the past three years including the costs of the capital improvement(s) and the

completion date(s).

13. Any and all documents relating to leasing commissions paid with respect to the subject

property over the last three years including the corresponding tenant space, the commission paid,

and the date.

FORM L8000.3. Tax Assessment Appeal Discovery Requests.

INTERROGATORIES

Please provide the following information:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact regarding conducting an

inspection of the subject property.

Date:

Signature

FORM L8000.7. Notice.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE Appeal of:

(NAME OF APPELLANT)

Case No.:

From the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeal

Tax ID No.

School District:

Municipality:

Property of:

Property Address:

Intervenor

AND NOW, this ____ day of _________________ , 20 ____ , upon consideration of the within

Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal Petition, the Court appoints a Hearing Officer to hear the

Assessment Appeal.

IT IS ORDERED THAT the within Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal Petition will be heard

on the ______ day of ______ , 20 ____ , at ______ on the ____ th Floor Hearing Room of the

Beaver County Courthouse.

A Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal status report, in the form set forth as attached hereto, shall

be filed with Court Administration no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.

Any continuance of the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal hearing must be obtained upon

motion presented to the assigned Judge.

A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties and intervenors of record. Should this matter

settle before the Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal date, please notify Court Administration via

facsimile at 724 ______ . You will be required to file a Praecipe to Settle and Discontinue within

10 days.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

FORM L8000.7. Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal Status Report.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, BEAVER COUNTY

PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE Appeal of:

(NAME OF APPELLANT)

Case No.:

From the Beaver County Board of Assessment Appeal

Tax ID No.

School District:

Municipality:

Property of:

Property Address:

Intervenor

REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL STATUS REPORT

Appellant's Counsel Name & Phone No.

FAX No.

Board of Assessment Appeal/County of Beaver

Counsel Name & Phone No.

FAX No.

Intervenor(s)' Counsel Name & Phone No.:

FAX No.

Status of Settlement negotiations:

Anticipated total length of Hearing—(counsel should consult with all sides to provide a reliable

estimate of time because other hearings may be scheduled to follow the time allotted for your

case).

Other considerations that the court needs to be aware of concerning the scheduling of a hearing

time:

NOTICE: Any continuance requested after the scheduling of a hearing time for your Real Estate

Tax Assessment Appeal hearing as per Beaver County L.R.C.P. LR8002 will require a motion

before the Court.

Date: Signature

(legal counsel or party, if unrepresented)

FORM L8000.7(d). Notice.

(CAPTION INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER)

NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of 72 P.S. § 502—518. 1(c) and Local Rule 8000.7, attached is the

Report of the Hearing Officer.

Any party objecting to the Report shall file Objections with the Beaver County Prothonotary

within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this Notice. A copy of the Objections must be

accompanied by a certification of counsel or of the objecting party, if unrepresented, that the trial

transcript, or necessary portions of the transcript, have been ordered from the Court

Administrator's Office. Copies of the Objections and certification shall be served on the Court

Administrator and on all counsel of record, or the parties, if unrepresented.

In the event that none of the parties files Objections, the Report and Recommendation of the

Hearing Officer will be adopted as the final Order of Court.

PROTHONOTARY

Dated:

FORM L8000.8(a)(2). Letter.

Re: [case name and docket number] Dear [Objecting Party]:

It has been sixty (60) days since you filed your Objections to the Hearing Officer's Report in the

subject case and no trial transcript has been filed with the Court Administrator, Civil Division.

You must contact this office and order the transcript of the proceedings and the transcript must

be paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. See Local Rule 8000.8.

If the transcript has not been paid for and filed within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. A

COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 8000.8 WILL BE ISSUED OVERRULING

THE OBJECTIONS WITH PREJUDICE.

Very truly yours,

Court Administrator

FORM L8000.8(a)(2). Court Order.

[CAPTION INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER]

ORDER OF COURT

On this ______ day of ______ 20 ____ , it appearing that ninety (90) days after the Objections in

this case were filed, a letter dated ______ was mailed by the Court Administrator's office to the

objecting party; this letter stated that within thirty (30) days from the date of the letter, the trial

transcript must be paid for and filed; thirty (30) days have passed since the date of the letter, and

the transcript has not been filed.

IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to Local Rule 8000.8, the objections in this case are overruled

with prejudice.

BY THE COURT:

______ J.

FORM L8000.8(c). Letter.

Re: [case name and docket number]

Dear [Objecting Party]:

It has been twenty (20) days since the transcript in the referenced case was filed with the Court

Administrator, Civil Division. Pursuant to Local Rule 8000.8, your brief is now overdue. If it is

not filed and served within twenty (20) days of the date of this letter, A COURT ORDER

PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 8000.8 WILL BE ISSUED OVERRULING YOUR

OBJECTIONS WITH PREJUDICE.

Very truly yours,

Court Administrator

FORM L8000.8(c). Court Order.

[CAPTION INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER]

ORDER OF COURT

On this ______ day of ______ , 20 ____ , it appearing that twenty (20) days after the transcript in

this case was filed, a letter dated _________________ was mailed by the Court Administrator to

the objecting party, this letter stated that if a brief is not filed by the objecting party and served

within twenty (20) days of the date of the letter, a court order will be issued overruling the

objections with prejudice; twenty (20) days have passed since the date of the letter; and the

objecting party has not filed a brief.

IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to Local Rule 8000.8 the objections in this case are overruled

with prejudice.

BY THE COURT:

______ J.

FORM L8000.8(e). Letter.

Re: [case name and docket number]

Dear [Opposing Party]:

It has been twenty (20) days since the Objecting Party filed a Brief in Support of Objections and

no brief in opposition has been filed by you. If no Brief in Opposition is filed and served within

(20) days of the date of this letter, the decision will be made without reference to any brief that

you may file thereafter.

Very truly yours,

Court Administrator

FORM L8000.9(a). Notice that Matter is Ripe for Decision.

CASE CAPTION, INCLUDING DOCKET NUMBER

NOTICE THAT MATTER IS RIPE FOR DECISION

AND NOW, comes (name) and notifies this Honorable Court, pursuant to Local Rule 8000.9,

that this matter is ripe for decision and requests that this Honorable Court schedule oral argument

or decide the objections on the briefs at its convenience.

A Brief in Opposition to the Objections ____ has ____ has not been filed (please check

appropriate line) been filed.

Date: (Signature)

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