§ Rule 3051 Relief from Judgment of Non Pros

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Rule 3051. Relief from Judgment of Non Pros

    (a) Relief from a judgment of non pros shall be sought by petition. All grounds for relief, whether to strike off the  judgment or to open it, must be asserted in a single petition.

    (b) If the relief sought includes the opening of the judgment, the petition shall allege facts showing that

        (1) the petition is timely filed,

        (2) there is a reasonable explanation or legitimate excuse for the inactivity or delay, and

        (3) there is a meritorious cause of action.

    Note: See Rule 237.3 for special provisions relating to relief from a judgment of non pros entered pursuant to Rule 1037(a).