Rules 212 and 1023 are amended to read as attached hereto. New Rules 212.1, 212.2 and 4003.7 are promulgated to read as attached hereto. This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa. Underscored material is added.
Bracketed material is deleted.
New rules are not underscored. Every such document of a party not represented by an attorney shall be signed by the party. There is good ground to support the document if the signer has a reasonable belief that existing law supports the document or that there is a good faith argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law. The court in its discretion at any stage of the proceedings may deny a motion for sanctions without hearing or argument. Section 8355 of the Judicial Code provides for the certification of pleadings, motions and other papers.