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20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5518.1 (2026)

 Cross-examination of witnesses.

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§ 5518.1.  Cross-examination of witnesses.

Testimony as to the capacity of the alleged incapacitated person shall be subject to cross-examination by counsel for the alleged incapacitated person.

(Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)

 

1992 Amendment.  Act 24 added section 5518.1. See section 21 of Act 24 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2016–2018 · leading case: In Re: Sabatino, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
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In Re: Sabatino, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016). “” 20 Pa.C.S. § 5518.1. As already mentioned, the parties agreed that the orphans’ court judge would appoint Dr.”
Order Rescinding & Replacing Rules 14.1 Through 14.5 & Forms G-01 Through G-04, & Amending Rules 1.5, 5.10 Through 5.12 & Index to Appendix of PA Orphans' Court Rules (Pa. 2018). “See 20 Pa.C.S. § 5518.1. Permitting the use of an expert report in compliance with this Rule replaces the requirement of testimony, in-person or by deposition, of an expert.”
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