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Mercer Cnty. C.P. Rules of Orphan's Court Rule 3
PETITION, PRACTICE AND PLEADINGS
Local Rule 3.1:1 Hearing Judge
When a proceeding on a particular estate or matter has been previously heard
by a Hearing Judge, all subsequent proceedings pertaining to the same estate or
matter, whenever possible, shall be presented to the same Hearing Judge.
Local Rule 3.1:2 Hearings
Petitions and motions shall have attached thereto a proposed order of Court,
which shall be prepared by the party presenting the petition or motion, and
which shall include a date and time for a hearing and for the taking of testimony,
if necessary.
Provenance
- Source
- www.mercercountypa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
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