§ Rule 2301 Definitions

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Rule 2301. Definitions

    As used in this chapter

    “action” means any civil action or proceeding brought in or appealed to any court which is subject to these rules;

    “defendant” means any party originally named as a defendant, any party added to the record as a defendant and any plaintiff against whom a counterclaim or setoff is asserted;

    “plaintiff” means any party prosecuting the action, or any defendant insofar as such defendant asserts any counterclaim or setoff against any plaintiff in the action.