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Local Rules of the Court of Common Pleas Of Mercer County
Orphans' Court Rules

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RULE 7. EXCEPTIONS

7.1. Exceptions

Exceptions shall be filed at such place and time, shall be in such form, copies thereof served and disposition made thereof as local rules shall prescribe .

Local Rule 7.1:1 Exceptions. Rules Governing.

  1. Proceedings Commenced Before The Register -- Orders and decrees of a Hearing Judge entered upon appeal or upon certifications from the Register shall become absolute as of course, unless written exceptions thereto are filed with the Clerk within ten (10) days from the entry thereof.
  2. Other Exceptions -- Other exceptions shall be filed with the Clerk within ten (10) days from entry of the decree or order, unless extended by order of Court.
  3. Form of Exceptions -- Exceptions may be filed by any party to rulings on objections to evidence, to statements or findings of fact, to conclusions of law, or to the decree or adjudication nisi. Each exception shall set forth a separate objection precisely and without discussion. Matters not covered by exceptions are deemed waived, unless, prior to final decree, leave is granted to file exceptions raising these matters.
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