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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Civil Rule 119
Voluntary Termination of Actions—Withdrawals and Settlements
a. Actions may be voluntarily terminated only upon claimant’s written order that the cause be
marked “Withdrawn” or “Settled, Discontinued and Ended.” Approval by the Court shall not be
required.
b. A case may not be voluntarily terminated before trial as to less than all defendants without leave
of Court after notice to all parties.
c. Upon application and after notice and hearing the Court make strike off a withdrawal or
settlement, if appropriate; to protect the rights of any party.
d. Upon application and after notice and hearing the Court may enter judgment for the defaulted
balance due in any matter previously marked settled.
e. After “Withdrawal Without Prejudice”, the claimant may order the claim reinstated upon the
trial list. A claim so reinstated may not thereafter be marked “With drawn” without consent of all
the parties or leave of court.
f. All withdrawals shall be deemed to be without prejudice unless otherwise requested by a party
or ordered by the Court.
Provenance
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- courts.phila.gov
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- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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