Rule 3.1. Conformity to equity practice; in general.

 Except where otherwise provided by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court or by an Act of Assembly or by general rule or special order of the local Orphans’ Court, and except for the Notice to Defend required by Rule of Civil Procedure 1018.1, which form of notice shall be required only if directed by general rule or special order of the local Orphans’ Court, the pleading and practice shall conform to the pleading and practice in equity in the local Court of Common Pleas.

   Explanatory Note

   The deletion of the word ‘‘Exceptions’’ from the title avoids confusion with the understanding of this word as it is employed in Rule 7.