Commerce Program Commencement of Action

All subject actions shall be commenced as provided in Pa.R.C.P. 1007. Philadelphia Civil Rule *205.2 shall be followed. As noted above, in all cases, not just those designated into the Commerce Program, a copy of the Civil Cover Sheet, including any Commerce Program Addendum, shall be served with original process served on all parties.

All jury demands shall be perfected in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1007.1 and Phila.Civ. R. *1007.1.

A party seeking emergency relief immediately upon commencing an action subject to the Commerce Program shall follow the procedure set forth in part D.7 below (Rules to Show Cause and Emergency Motions and Petitions).