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Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 1301

Bucks County local rules: Rule 1301

activein force · 2026-09-30 – presentact-effective-date

Rule 1301*(a)-*(b) Cases for Submission

*(a) All cases which are now or later at issue when the amount in controversy on

each cause of action stated therein (inclusive of interest, but exclusive of costs)

shall be $50,000 or less, excepting those involving title to real estate, shall be

submitted to and heard and decided by a board of arbitrators, consisting of three

attorneys of the Bucks County Bar in active practice in this County.

*(b) Cases, whether or not at issue and regardless of amount or subject in

controversy, may be referred to a board of arbitrators by agreement of reference

signed by all parties or their counsel, which said agreement of reference shall

define the issues involved for determination by the board, and when the respective

counsel so desire, may contain stipulations with respect to facts submitted or

agreed or defenses waived. In such cases, the agreement of reference shall take the

place of the pleadings in the case and shall be filed of record.

Provenance

Source: www.buckscounty.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-30
Edition: 2026-09-30
Content hash: 7d866d86c2b07aee87279edb267aa3442dc5e6ee77e335dd38be3f9376dfff61

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