Notice to persons entitled to damages

When an action for wrongful death has been instituted, the plaintiff shall give notice, by registered mail or in such other manner as the court shall direct by local rule or special order, to each person entitled by law to recover damages in the action, that an action has been instituted for wrongful death, naming the decedent and stating the court, term and number of the action. Official Note Adopted February 14, 1939, effective September 4, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820. The form of notice and method of proof of service are left for regulation by local rule or order. Source The provisions of this Rule 2205 amended November 14, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3410. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (22339). Official Note Adopted February 14, 1939, effective September 4, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820. The form of notice and method of proof of service are left for regulation by local rule or order. Source The provisions of this Rule 2205 amended November 14, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3410. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (22339). Adopted February 14, 1939, effective September 4, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820. The form of notice and method of proof of service are left for regulation by local rule or order. Source The provisions of this Rule 2205 amended November 14, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3410. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (22339). Source The provisions of this Rule 2205 amended November 14, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3410. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (22339).