i’ll start this off by saying that I’m seeking this advice on behalf of my parent who is currently in the hospital from the stress of trying to figure this out without the help of a lawyer. We have been trying to complete this process on our own and have sought out countless of lawyers; however, many have stated that they cannot take on the case, either due to the fact of the turnaround time and/or because of the nature of the case.

What documents are required to file a petition to strike/open a non pros judgment in Dauphin County?

I am the plaintiff in a case in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, which was dismissed for non pros. The case was filed on August 28th and dismissed on September 24th due to an improper filing of an amended complaint. The issue arose because the initial complaint failed to include the notice to defend, which was later submitted without a complaint copy due to the clerk's refusal to accept it.

I am now working on a judgment to strike/open the non pros dismissal. Do I need to include a Concurrence Certification—a brief page certifying that I contacted the Defendant to see if they would agree to open the non pros voluntarily, and stating that they refused or did not respond—in this filing?

Additionally, what are all the necessary documents to submit when filing a petition to strike/open a non pros judgment in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas as the plaintiff? This includes: Civil Cover Sheet, Proposed Order,Rule to Show Cause, Concurrence Certification,Statement of Authority, Petition to Open/Strike, Petition Verification Page, Exhibit A (Complete Complaint Package and verification), Prothonotary’s Dismissal Notice, Certification of Service.

Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!