§ Rule 1017 Pleadings Allowed

Rule 1017. Pleadings Allowed

(a) Except as provided by Rule 1041.1, the pleadings in an action are limited to

(1) a complaint and an answer thereto,

Note: The term “complaint” includes a complaint to join an additional defendant.

(2) a reply if the answer contains new matter, a counterclaim or a cross-claim,

(3) a counter-reply if the reply to a counterclaim or cross-claim contains new matter,

(4) a preliminary objection and a response thereto.

Note: Pleading in asbestos litigation is governed by Rule 1041.1.

An answer needs to be filed to a preliminary objection only when the preliminary objection alleges facts not of record.

See Rule 1028(c)(2), note.

(b) Rescinded.

Note: The grounds for preliminary objections are set forth in Rule 1028(a).