This section outlines the types of cases that can be appealed to higher courts in Pennsylvania, including appeals from local government agencies, landlord-tenant disputes, and construction code matters. It also specifies the jurisdiction of courts of common pleas over appeals from minor judiciary decisions. Additionally, amendments have been made to clarify procedures and jurisdiction over specific legal actions.
Appeals can be made from government agency decisions, landlord-tenant disputes involving human habitation, and matters related to the Pennsylvania Construction Code.
The courts of common pleas have exclusive jurisdiction over appeals from final orders of the minor judiciary within the judicial district.
Yes, amendments such as Act 90 in 2010 added new sections, and others have clarified jurisdiction and procedural rules for specific types of cases.
The 2002 amendment clarified rules for medical liability actions, while the 1980 amendment added and repealed sections related to appeals, updating the legal framework.