Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

I won a case in small claims court by default on the part of the defendant. The defendant is now appealing. How do I respond to the letter of appeal? Do I file another complaint, or ...........?


Asked on 5/30/10, 9:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rachel Hunter

You should be directed by the prothonotary to file the complaint. The defendant, at the time he filed his appeal, should have filed a praecipe with the prothonotary directing him to issue an order for you to file a complaint. You must file the complaint within 20 days after service of the prothonotary's directive.

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Answered on 5/31/10, 9:05 pm


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