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Philadelphia Cnty. C.P. Municipal Court-Civil Rule 133
Discontinuance
a. In claims exceeding $2,000, exclusive of costs and interest, a party may file a written application
for discontinuance no less than twenty (20) days prior to trial.
b. Such application shall set forth the reasons why the matter cannot be tried expeditiously or
without extensive discovery in this Court.
c. If the application is granted, the claim shall be marked “Discontinued without Prejudice” and
the claimant may file a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas.
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- courts.phila.gov
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- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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