Pennsylvania § 5337 - Application to court.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5337 — Application to court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5337. Application to court.
(a) General rule.--An application to a court for a protective order or to enforce, quash or modify a subpoena issued by a prothonotary under section 5335 (relating to issuance of subpoena) must comply with the rules and statutes of this Commonwealth and be submitted to the court that ordered service of the subpoena.
(b) Authority for order.--Upon application, the court may proceed as provided by the applicable rules and laws of this Commonwealth, including, but not limited to: section 4132 (relating to attachment and summary punishment for contempts); Chapter 59 (relating to depositions and witnesses); Pa.R.C.P. Nos. 4011 (relating to Limitation of Scope of Discovery and Deposition) and 4012 (relating to Protective Orders).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5337
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5337 cover?
Section 5337 ("Application to court.") 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 § 5337?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5337 apply to my situation?
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