1. (a) Motion for judgment on the pleadings. After the pleadings are closed, but within a time so that the hearing is not delayed, a party may move for judgment on the pleadings.
2. (b) Motion for summary judgment. After the pleadings are closed, but within a time so that the hearing is not delayed, a party may move for summary judgment based on the pleadings and depositions, answers to interrogatories, admissions and supporting affidavits.
3. (c) Answers to motions. An answer to a motion for summary judgment or a motion for judgment on the pleadings, including an opposing affidavit to a motion for summary judgment, may be filed with the Clerk and served on all other parties within 30 days of the date of service of the motion. An answer to a motion for summary judgment may be supplemented by pleadings, depositions and answers to interrogatories.
4. (d) Decisions on motions. If a motion is granted in whole or in part by a presiding officer, it will be in the form of a report or report and recommendation. The Board will make a final ruling on a motion for judgment on the pleadings or a motion for summary judgment.
5. (e) Supersession. This section supersedes 1 Pa. Code Chapter 35, Subchapter D (relating to motions).

Authority

The provisions of this § 493a.10 amended under 4 Pa.C.S. § § 1202(b)(30), 1205 and 1207(2) and (9).

Source

The provisions of this § 493a.10 amended July 10, 2009, effective July 11, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3446; amended February 1, 2013, effective February 2, 2013, 43 Pa.B. 660. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (362154) and (344555).

Cross References

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 407a.1 (relating to case files).