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Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure
 
Rule 1042.1Professional Liability Actions. Scope. Definition
 
Rule 1042.2Complaint
 
Rule 1042.3Certificate of Merit
 
Rule 1042.4Responsive Pleading
 
Rule 1042.5Discovery
 
Rule 1042.6Entry of Judgement of Non Pros for Failure to File
Certification
 
Rule 1042.7Sanctions
 
Rule 1042.8Certificate of Merit. Form
 
Rule 229Discontinuance
 
Rule 1026Time for Filing. Notice to Plead
 
Rule 4007.2When Leave of Court Required