Nonsuit. Directed Verdict. Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict. New Trial

The non-representation of a plaintiff who is incapacitated may not be assigned by a defendant as a ground for a nonsuit, directed verdict, or judgment in favor of any party, but may be assigned on behalf of the incapacitated plaintiff as ground for a new trial when a setoff or counterclaim has been successfully asserted against the incapacitated plaintiff. Source The provisions of this Rule 2057 adopted June 2, 1941, effective February 2, 1942; amended through October 19, 1983, effective Janaury 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3629; amended June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 3019. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (159494) to (159495). Source The provisions of this Rule 2057 adopted June 2, 1941, effective February 2, 1942; amended through October 19, 1983, effective Janaury 1, 1984, 13 Pa.B. 3629; amended June 3, 1994, effective July 1, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 3019. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (159494) to (159495).