Pennsylvania § 776 - Testimony in proceedings removed from register.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 776 — Testimony in proceedings removed from register., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 776. Testimony in proceedings removed from register.
On appeal from the register, or in a proceeding removed from the register, the orphans' court division may find, upon the testimony taken before the register, that a substantial dispute of fact exists and grant a jury trial. When upon the testimony taken before the register a jury trial is not granted, the division shall hear the testimony de novo unless all parties appearing in the proceeding agree that the case be heard on the testimony taken before the register. In any event, the division may require witnesses already examined and other witnesses to appear before it. The division, in its discretion, may impanel a jury at any stage of the proceedings.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 776
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 776 cover?
Section 776 ("Testimony in proceedings removed from register.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 776?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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