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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Civil Rule 120
Dismissals— Failure to Appear
a. The Court shall mark the claim “No Service – Dismissed without Prejudice” against any
defendant who is not served.
b. If the claimant appears and defendant does not, and damages are proven in accordance with
Rule 121, judgment by default shall be entered for claimant, provided service was made at least
seven (7) days prior to trial, otherwise the claim shall be continued to a date certain.
c. If the defendant appears and the plaintiff does not, judg ment by default shall be entered for
defendant, unless the defendant asserts a counterclaim, in which event the claim shall be continued
to a date certain.
d. Where none of the parties appear, the claim(s) shall be marked “Withdrawn Without Prejudice”
and such claims may be reinstated upon the trial list by request of claimant.
Note: Amended July 1, 1987, effective immediately.
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