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M.D. Pa. L.R. 48.1

Civil Trials, Juries

activein force · 2014-12-01 – presentact-effective-date

Juries in civil cases shall consist, initially, of at least eight (8) members. Trials in such

cases shall continue so long as at least six (6) jurors remain in service. If the number of jurors

falls below six (6), a mistrial shall be declared upon prompt application therefor by any party

then on the record unless the parties stipulate that the number of jurors may fall below six (6).

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2026-09-18
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fed-district-2026-09-19
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576db69b94c4cebc34d4d95e179547e4e8fb821125e6cdddde9c5319c54133d4
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