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West's Pennsylvania Forms contains civil rules and procedures, plus more than 2,200 practice-tested forms and documents for effective complaints, motions, pleas, and other proceedings, such as:

• Sample notices, petitions, discovery, and jury instructions

• Rules of conduct and civil procedure for district judges

• Rules governing actions and proceedings before district judges

• 40 pages of sample questions for interrogatories

West's Pennsylvania Forms also covers alternative dispute resolution.

Summary of contents

Volume 1—Civil Procedure
- Scope
- Publisher's Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- How To Use This Book
- Preface To The 2003 Pocket Part

Part I. General Considerations
Chapter
1. Pennsylvania Judicial System
2. General Pleading Requirements
Part II. Establishing The Attorney-Client Relationship
1. Retainer And Fee Agreements
2. Formally Entering The Case As Counsel
Part III. Initiation Of Action
1. Captions, Notice To Defend, Cover Page, Pre-Suit Notice And Pre-Filing Considerations
2. Demand For Jury Trial
3. Commencement Of Action Other Than By Complaint: Writ Of Summons
4. Party Allegations In Complaint
5. Verifications And Affidavits
6. Service
Part IV. Complaints
1. Motor Vehicle Accidents
2. Intentional Torts
3. Products Liability
4. Professional Negligence
5. Actions Against Owners Of Property And Animals
6. Real Estate And Real Estate Transactions
7. Defamation
8. Collection
9. Sale Of Goods
10. Insurance
11. Business Litigation
12. Injunctions
13. Replevin
14. Declaratory Judgments
15. Miscellaneous Complaints
Part V. Judgments By Confession And Default
1. Judgments By Confession And Default
Part VI. Responsive Pleadings
1. Answers
2. New Matter
3. Counterclaims
Part VII. Challenges To The Complaint And Other Pleadings
1. Preliminary Objections
2. Judgment On The Pleadings
3. Amendment Of Pleadings

Volume 2—Civil Procedure
- Part VIII. Third Party Practice
  1. Additional Defendants And Cross-Claims
  2. Interpleader
  3. Intervention
- Part IX. Removal, Consolidation And Discontinuation
  1. Removal And Forum Non Conveniens
  2. Consolidation And Severance Of Cases
  3. Voluntary Discontinuance Of Case
- Part X. Discovery
  1. Overview Of Discovery
  2. Interrogatories
  3. Production Of Documents And Things And Entry For Inspection And Other Purposes
  4. Depositions
  5. Physical And Mental Examination Of Persons
  6. Request For Admission
  7. Miscellaneous Motions Relating To Discovery Process
  8. Limitations On The Scope Of Discovery
  9. Sanctions
- Part XI. Summary Judgment
  1. Summary Judgment
- Part XII. Disqualification, Withdrawal And Recusal
  1. Disqualification, Withdrawal And Recusal
- Part XIII. Trial
  1. Setting The Case For Trial And Continuances
  2. Subpoenas And Related Notices
  3. Stipulations
  4. Pretrial Statements
  5. Voir Dire
  6. Motions In Limine
  7. Trial Brief
  8. Dispositive Motions At Trial
  9. Jury Instructions
  10. Proposed Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law
  11. Verdicts
- Part XIV. Post-Trial Matters
  1. Post-Trial Motions (Including Delay Damages)
  2. Judgments
Volume 3—Civil Procedure
- Part XV. Appellate Practice
  1. Appeals To The Appellate Courts
  2. Appeals To Common Pleas Court
- Part XVI. Execution
  1. Post-Judgment Execution On Personal Property
  2. Execution On Real Property
- Part XVII. Releases And Settlements
  1. Releases
- Part XVIII. Arbitration, Mediation And Other Alternatives To Litigation
  1. Arbitration
  2. Mediation
- Part XIX. District Court Practice
  1. District Justice And Philadelphia Municipal Court Procedure: Small Claims And Landlord-Tenant Matters
- Part XX. Class Actions
  1. Class Actions
- Table Of Statutes
- Table Of Rules
- Table Of Regulations And Uniform Laws
- Table Of Cases
- Index
Volume 6—Business Organizations
- Scope
- How To Use This Book
- Acknowledgements
- Preface To The 2003 Pocket Part
- Part I. Client-Attorney
  Chapter
  1. The Client-Attorney Relationship
- Part II. Choice Of Business Form
  1. Available Forms Of Business Organization
  2. Factors In Selecting Business Form
- Part III. Partnerships
  1. Introduction To Partnerships
  2. General Partnerships
  3. Limited Partnerships
- Part IIIA. Limited Liability Companies
  1. A. Limited Liability Partnerships [New Chapter]
  2. B. Limited Liability Companies [New Chapter]
- Part IV. Corporations
  1. Introduction To Corporations
  2. The Process Of Incorporation
  3. S Corporations
  4. Shares
  5. Shareholders' Meetings
  6. Board Of Directors' Meetings
  7. Resolutions And Minutes (Shareholders And Board Of Directors)
  8. Dissolution
  9. Professional Corporations
  10. Nonprofit Corporations
  11. Close Corporations
- Table Of Statutes
- Table Of Regulations
- Table Of Uniform Laws
- Index
Volume 7—Estate Planning
- Scope
- Preface
- Recent Developments
- Part I. Systematizing Estate Planning
  Chapter
  1. Financial And Family Information And Objectives; Ethical Considerations
  2. Correspondence And Closing Agenda
- Part II. Personal And Health Care Planning
  1. Powers Of Attorney
  2. Anatomical Gifts
- Part III. Unmarried Persons With Taxable Or Nontaxable Estates
  1. Wills For Unmarried Persons Without Children
  2. Wills For Unmarried Persons With Children
- Part IV. Married Persons With Nontaxable Estates
  1. Wills For Married Persons Without Children
  2. Wills For Married Persons With Children
Volume 8—Estate Planning
- Part V. Married Persons With Taxable Estates—Separate Or Combined
  1. Wills For Married Persons With Children: Separate Or Combined Estates Are Subject To Federal Estate Tax And Marital Deduction To Be Used
Volume 9—Estate Planning
- Part V. Married Persons With Taxable Estates—Separate Or Combined (continued)
  1. Wills For Married Persons Without Children And With Taxable Estates
  2. Revocable Living Trusts With Pour Over Wills
- Part VI. Documents Related To Wills
  1. Codicils
  2. Disclaimers
  3. Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation And Assignment Of Ownership
- Part VII. Inter-Vivos Planning
  1. Uniform Transfers To Minors Act Transfers
  2. Present Interest (Section 2503(C)) Trusts For Gifts To Persons Less Than The Age Of Twenty-One
  3. Long Term ("Crummey") Trusts
  4. Charitable Remainder Trusts [New Chapter]
- Table Of Cases
- Table Of Statutes
- Table Of Rules
- Table Of Regulations
- Index
Volume 10—Debtor-Creditor
- Scope
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I. Introduction
  1. Limitations On Creditors' Remedies
  2. Establishing The Attorney-Client Relationship
- Part II. Creation Of Debtor/Creditor Relationships
  1. Non-Real Estate Transactions
  2. Real Estate Transactions
- Part III. Collection Without Suit
  1. Remedies Of Unsecured Creditors
  2. Remedies Of Secured Creditors
  3. Remedies Of Statutory Lienholders
- Part IV. Collection By Suit
  1. Setoff And Recoupment Rights
  2. Pre-Judgment Remedies
  3. Creditors' Causes Of Actions
  4. Debtors' Defenses And Remedies
  5. Complaints Between Sellers And Buyers Of Goods
  6. Landlord/Tenant
- Part V. Collection After Judgment
  1. Letters To Judgment Debtors
  2. Execution
  3. Post-Judgment Garnishment
  4. Satisfaction Of Claims, Judgments And Liens, Release Of Claims And Settlement
  5. Transfer And Registration Of Judgment Liens
- Part VI. Bankruptcy
  1. Bankruptcy
- Table Of Statutes
- Table Of Court Rules
- Table Of Cases
- Table Of Uniform Laws
- Index
Volume 11—Employment Law
- Scope
- Acknowlegments
- Chapter
  1. Pre-Employment Information
  2. Establishing The Employment Relationship
  3. Employment Discrimination—The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
  4. Wages, Hours, Leaves, And Time Off
  5. Workplace Privacy And Personal Rights
  6. Workers' Compensation
  7. State Regulation Of Private Sector Collective Bargaining
  8. Public Employment
  9. Restrictive Covenants And Related Topics
  10. Termination Of Employment
  11. Unemployment Compensation
  12. Employment Benefits
- Table Of Statutes
- Table Of Rules
- Table Of Cases
- Table Of Regulations
- Index
Volume 12—Commercial Transactions
- Scope
- Acknowledgments
- Division 1. General Provisions
  Part
  1. Short Title, Construction, Application And Subject Matter Of Title
  2. General Definitions And Principles Of Interpretation
- Division 2. Sales
  1. Short Title, General Construction And Subject Matter
  2. Form, Formation And Readjustment Of Contract
  3. General Obligation And Construction Of Contract
  4. Title, Creditors And Good Faith Purchasers
  5. Performance
  6. Breach, Repudiation And Excuse
  7. Remedies
- Division 2A. Leases
  1. General Provisions
  2. Formation And Construction Of Lease Contract
  3. Effect Of Lease Contract
  4. Performance Of Lease Contract: Repudiated, Substituted And Excused
  5. Default
Volume 13—Commercial Transactions
- Division 3. Negotiatiable Instruments
  Part
  1. General Provisions And Definitions
  2. Negotiation, Transfer, And Indorsement
  3. Enforcement Of Instruments
  4. Liability Of Parties
  5. Dishonor
  6. Discharge And Payment
- Division 4. Bank Deposits And Collections
  1. General Provisions And Definitions
  2. Collection Of Items; Depository And Collecting Banks
  3. Collection Of Items: Payor Banks
  4. Relationship Between Payor Bank And Its Customer
  5. Collection Of Documentary Drafts
- Division 4A. Funds Transfers
  1. Subject Matter And Definitions
  2. Issue And Acceptance Of Payment Order
  3. Execution Of Sender's Payment Order By Receiving Bank
  4. Miscellaneous Provisions
- Division 5. Documentary Letters Of Credit
  1. Letters Of Credit
- Division 7. Warehouse Receipts, Bills Of Lading And Other Documents Of Title
  1. Warehouse Receipts: Special Provisions
  2. Bills Of Lading: Special Provisions
  3. Warehouse Receipts And Bills Of Lading: Miscellaneous Provisions
Volume 14—Commercial Transactions
- Division 8. Investment Securities
  1. Short Title And General Matters
  2. Issue--Issuer
  3. Purchase Of Securities
  4. Registration
- Division 9. Secured Transactions
  1. General Provisions
Volume 15—Commercial Transactions
- Division 9. Secured Transactions—Continued
  1. General Provisions—Continued
  2. Effectiveness Of Security Agreement, Attachment Of Security Interest And Rights Of Parties To Security Agreement
  3. Perfection And Priority
  4. Rights Of Third Parties
  5. Filing
  6. Default
- Appendix
- Table Of Forms
- Table Of Cases
- Table Of Laws And Rules
- Index