Supreme Court Election--Review of Candidates' Decisions

This Fall, voters have the opportunity to choose Justices for the Pennsylvania Court. The Honorable Thomas Saylor is running for retention. In addition, there are two open seats on the Supreme Court. Running for these spots will be two Democrats and two Republicans. Three of the candidates are currently sitting on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. PDI has complied summaries the decisions of Justice Saylor and Judges Lally Green, McCaffrey and Todd. PDI members are invited to review the summaries in order to evaluate the candidates.

PA Civil Procedural Rule changes

Effective June 1, 2007, the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure will officially recognize a "cross-claim" against other parties to the case, and the joinder of an additional defendant will be limited to those prospective defendants who are not already parties. In addition the additional defendant Rules will be expanded to allow joinder of additional defendants by plaintiffs, and to allow time for original defendants to have their preliminary objections resolved before the time for their joinder of additional defendants begins.

View Rule Changes

View Implementing order of the Supreme Court