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231 Pa. Code Rule 2057. Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trial.

Rule 2057. Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trial.

 The non-representation of a plaintiff who is incapacitated may not be assigned by a defendant as a ground for a nonsuit, directed verdict, or judgment in favor of any party, but may be assigned on behalf of the incapacitated plaintiff as ground for a new trial when a setoff or counterclaim has been successfully asserted against the incapacitated plaintiff.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 2057 adopted June 2, 1941, effective February 2, 1942; amended through October 19, 1983, effective Janaury 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3629; amended June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 3019. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (159494) to (159495).


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