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Pa. R. Civ. P. 2310 (2026)

Answers by defendant, plaintiff and other claimants.

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Rule 2310. Answers by defendant, plaintiff and other claimants.

 (a)  A defendant, who has not disclaimed all interest in the action, may within twenty days after service of a claimant’s statement, file an answer thereto, except to any ‘‘Additional Matter’’ thereof.

 (b)  If a claimant has included ‘‘Additional Matter’’ in his statement, the plaintiff or any other interpleaded party shall within twenty days after service of the claimant’s statement, file an answer to such ‘‘Additional Matter,’’ insofar as such ‘‘Additional Matter’’ involves his claim in the action.

 (c)  The form and verification of such answers shall be the same as in a civil action.

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 2310 adopted July 10, 1939, effective January 22, 1940; amended December 16, 1983, effective July 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3999; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (190610).