Rule 1930.1. Form of Pleadings. Form of Caption.
The form of the caption in all domestic relations matters shall be substantially as follows:
In the Court of Common Pleas of
County, Pennsylvania.
| A. Litigant, | ) | |
| Plaintiff | ) | |
| vs. | ) | No.
of 19 |
| B. Litigant, | ) | |
| Defendant | ) | |
(Title of Pleading)
Official Note
As domestic relations matters are no longer quasi-criminal, the phrase ‘‘Commonwealth ex rel.’’ shall not be used in the caption of any domestic relations matter.
The provisions of this Rule 1930.1 adopted December 2, 1994, effective March 1, 1995, 24 Pa.B. 6293.
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