Status of successor; continuance

If the successor voluntarily becomes a party to the action or the rule is made absolute, the successor shall have all the rights and liabilities of a party to the action. The court may order such continuances and extensions as may be necessary to afford the successor a reasonable opportunity to appear and prosecute or defend the action. Source The provisions of this Rule 2354 adopted September 30, 1949, effective April 1, 1950; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (213352). Source The provisions of this Rule 2354 adopted September 30, 1949, effective April 1, 1950; amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2274. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (213352).