Ricci v. Ricci

WIEAND, Judge:

In this equity action, exceptions to a decree nisi were dismissed, without considering the merits thereof, because the exceptant failed to file a brief within the time constraints of Montgomery County Rule of Civil Procedure 301(d). On appeal, it is argued that the court erred in denying a request for an extension of time within which to file the exceptant’s brief and that, in any event, the local rule is invalid because it conflicts with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The complaint in this equity action was filed by…