§ Rule 1361 Form of Notice to Plead

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Rule 1361. Form of Notice to Plead

    The notice to plead shall be directed to the adverse party and shall be in substantially the following form:

    To: ______________________________ (Name of Adverse Party)

    You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed (name of pleading) within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.

    ________________________________________________________________________________

    (Party Filing Pleading or the Party's Attorney)

    Note: A responsive pleading is not required to be filed unless a notice to plead has been endorsed on the prior pleading other than a complaint. The notice to defend prescribed by Rule 1018.1 shall appear on all complaints.