Security for Costs

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Rule Set: Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Rule: 54.2

Jurisdiction: MDPA

Bluebook Citation: M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.2

In any action in which the plaintiff was not a resident of the Middle District of Pennsylvania at the time suit was brought, or, having been so afterwards removed from this district, the court may enter an order for security for costs upon application and notice. If the party or parties fail to post security as fixed by the court, a judgment of dismissal may be entered upon motion.

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